silence#2 (v)

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type v
lex_filenum 30
def keep from expression, for example by threats or pressure
examples All dissenters were silenced when the dictator assumed power
Frame - 8 Somebody ----s something
Frame - 9 Somebody ----s somebody
Frame - 10 Something ----s somebody
Frame - 11 Something ----s something
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Hypernym suppress, stamp down, inhibit, subdue, conquer, curb
Derivationally related form silence → silence
Incoming links
Derivationally related form silence → silence
Hyponym suppress, stamp down, inhibit, subdue, conquer, curb

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