Silencing
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Silencing is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of silence.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of silence.
More Meanings
- The act by which something is silenced.
- (genetics) The prevention of the expression of a gene
Example Sentences
But these harmonies can be distinguished from silencings in which the content of certain interpretations requires or advocates obliterating the voice of another.
Word Forms
- silencings
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include quiet, still, quieten, hush, hush up, muteness.
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