SILENCES
8 letters · 3 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of SILENCES
The absence of any sound.
"When the motor stopped, the silence was almost deafening."
The act of refraining from speaking.
""You have the right to silence," said the police officer."
Form of meditative worship practiced by the Society of Friends (Quakers); meeting for worship.
"During silence a message came to me that there was that of God in every person."
To make (someone or something) silent.
"Can you silence the crowd, so we can start the show?"
To repress the expression of something.
"Women, as well as children, have their thoughts or emotions routinely silenced."
To suppress criticism, etc.
"Silence the critics."
Examples of SILENCES in a Sentence
- "When the motor stopped, the silence was almost deafening."
- ""You have the right to silence," said the police officer."
- "During silence a message came to me that there was that of God in every person."
- "Can you silence the crowd, so we can start the show?"
Word Details
Is SILENCES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SILENCES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: SILENCES uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for SILENCES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | i | l | e | n | c | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
Anagrams of SILENCES
Words made by rearranging the exact same 8 letters
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SILENCES
100 words from the letters in SILENCES
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How to Use SILENCES in Word Games
SILENCES is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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