SILENCED Synonyms: 152 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

as in suppressed

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verb

past tense of silence

as in shushed

to stop the noise or speech of the instructor quickly silenced anyone who tried to interrupt we need to have a repairman come and silence that door alarm

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as in quelled

to put a stop to (something) by the use of force brutally silenced all political dissent in the country

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Recent Examples of silenced

Adjective

When monitoring wanes and enforcement fades, workers pay the price first in wages and safety, then in silenced voices and must choose between an empty stomach and their rights. — Tharo Khun, Sourcing Journal, 8 Jan. 2026

Verb

In the shadows of the Catholic church, nuns and women have long endured abuse at the hands of priests — insidious and tactful grooming, silenced by confession, and hidden through systemic cover-ups. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2026 The level of organization is surprising, but this is a trend of Jews being portrayed in certain ways and trying to be silenced. — Lacey Rose, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2026 Then the beeps will become evenly spaced until the alarm is silenced, the prongs dry out, or the battery wears out. — John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 19 Oct. 2026 The event silenced critics who doubted the practicality of using ammonia as a zero-carbon fuel at sea. — Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026 After being silenced for the first five innings, the Guardians scored seven over the final four innings. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026 Here, background activities are limited, notifications are silenced, and blue light is lowered to reduce eye strain. — Terrence O'Brien, The Verge, 8 Oct. 2026 When the researchers silenced the somatostatin neurons, the mice stopped trying so hard to avoid the threatening odor in their midst. — Cody Cottier, Scientific American, 7 Oct. 2026 Kyle Tucker silenced a season’s worth of criticism with a 408-foot, two-run homer in the sixth, giving Dodgers breathing room in a 5-3 NLDS Game 1 win over Atlanta. — Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for silenced

Adjective

General Manager Ken Holland hinted at potentially being done after trading center Phillip Danault for a draft pick in December and acquiring Panarin at a suppressed price in February, though he has been known to under-promise often and, sometimes, over-deliver.

— Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 3 Mar. 2026
Supervising sound editor Alastair Sirkett told IndieWire that Peter Claffey’s big, former-rugby-player frame really helps that moment sing with suppressed panic.

— Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 18 Feb. 2026

Definition of suppressed

Verb

They were repeatedly shushed instead as the Nittany Lions (3-3, 0-3) fell to 13-10 in their marquee event after failing to keep pace with a USC offense that averaged nearly eight yards per play through the first three quarters.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 Oct. 2026
As the moment unfolded, Savannah shushed the future king and even briefly placed her hand over his mouth in an effort to keep him composed.

— Staff Author, InStyle, 13 June 2026

Definition of shushed

Verb

The quiet moments of the offseason were eventually quelled by the madness of a young locker room, on a team replete with potential.

— Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2026
Ossoff has repeatedly denied interest in a White House bid, but that hasn’t quelled the talk.

— Jared Gans, The Hill, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of quelled

Verb

Hundreds of people responsible for 73 million Americans’ health care quieted as conference room lights dimmed and Mehmet Oz’s face appeared on giant screens Thursday morning.

— O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 23 Oct. 2026
It’s been a tumultuous journey but coming to Atlanta this season has been the perfect move for the three-time All-Star, whose accomplishments this year have quieted many of her critics.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of quieted

Verb

Nugent has been in police custody since shortly after Haines was injured and a crowd of bystanders subdued him.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026
Suspect to face court on Wednesday Nugent has been in police custody since shortly after Haines was injured and a crowd of bystanders subdued him.

— CBS News, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of subdued

Adjective

Oakley’s spin isn’t one of those gossamer period love stories about repressed emotions — those are there, yes, but the Dashwoods are actively pressing against their station at all times.

— Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 13 Oct. 2026
Droog takes time to savor his accomplishments while also dealing with years of repressed emotions.

— Dylan Green, Pitchfork, 8 Oct. 2026

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