silence

silence n

OFr < L.

1. Stillness; complete quietness; entire absence of sound.
2. Peace; muteness; forbearance of speech; refraining from unnecessary noise.
3. Negligence; refusal to reply.
4. Hush; end of communication; imperative to be quiet.
5. Stealth; lack of communication.
6. Death; state beyond this life.

silence [-d] v

see silence, n.

1. Hush; cause to be quiet; compel to cease speaking.