silenced

/ˈsaɪlənst/
adjective
  1. Made quiet or unable to speak, especially by force or authority.
    • The silenced witnesses were too afraid to come forward.
    • She felt silenced by the intimidating atmosphere in the room.
    • The silenced protesters stood in the corner of the square.
  2. Having a device or feature that reduces or eliminates sound.
    • The silenced engine allowed the boat to approach quietly.
    • A silenced alarm clock won't wake anyone else up.
    • He used a silenced gun in the movie scene.
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