silentium
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9.9
- noun
- /sɪˈlɛnʃəm/
- Archaic
:
silencio
- During the negotiations, the company adopted a policy of silentium to avoid leaks.
Examples
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His silentium on the matter only increased public curiosity and speculation.
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The silentium at the conference was palpable.
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The spokesperson maintained silentium when asked about the ongoing investigation.
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In times of crisis, silentium can be a powerful strategy.
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The organization's policy of silentium during negotiations surprised many stakeholders.
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In response to the journalist's questions, the government maintained a strict silentium.
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His silentium after the incident spoke volumes about his feelings on the matter.
Synonyms
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4.0
Not speaking about something when people ask you
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5.5
Refusing to speak to someone to show you are angry or upset
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8.1
An agreement to stay silent to hide something wrong
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9.9
A rule not to tell people outside about crimes in a gang
A deliberate refusal to speak or share information with others
An agreement between people not to speak about something
Antonyms
How Silent
- Literature
7
8.2
- Archaic
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9.9
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4.0
- Literature
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3.5
3
7.4
Surface Forms
Etymology
Silentium comes from the Latin silēre 'to be quiet' and is the root of silent and silence. A helpful image is someone choosing not to speak on purpose during a meeting; that deliberate, tactical quiet is also called silentium.