silencing
intermediateB1/ˈsaɪlən̩sɪŋ/ · si-lenc-ing
the act of causing something or someone to become silent or to stop speaking.
Meanings
the act of causing something or someone to become silent or to stop speaking.
کسی چیز یا شخص کو خاموش کرنے یا بولنے سے روکنے کا عمل۔
خاموشی
khamoshi
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- silencing dissent
- the silencing of voices
- political silencing
Example Sentences
The silencing of the protestors was met with public outcry.
احتجاج کرنے والوں کی خاموشی کو عوامی ناپسندیدگی کا سامنا کرنا پڑا۔
Ihtijaaj karne walon ki khamoshi ko awami na-pasandeedgi ka samna karna para.
Silencing opinions can lead to a lack of trust in leaders.
رائے کو خاموش کرنا رہنماؤں پر اعتماد کی کمی کا باعث بن سکتا ہے۔
Raye ko khamosh karna rehnumaon par aitmaad ki kami ka baais ban sakta hai.
The book discusses the silencing of women in media.
یہ کتاب میڈیا میں خواتین کی خاموشی پر روشنی ڈالتی ہے۔
Yeh kitaab media mein khawateen ki khamoshi par roshni dalti hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'silencing' as the action of making someone 'still' or 'quiet'.
Imagine a finger on lips signaling to be quiet.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
خاموشی توڑ کر کیا گے ہم اور بھی، آواز دے کر ہم نے چپ رہنے کا کیا یہ مان توڑ دیا۔
Khamoshi tod kar kya gaye hum aur bhi, Awaaz de kar hum ne chup rehne ka kiya yeh maan tod diya.
Breaking the silence, what else did we do, By calling out, we shattered this silence of restraint.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
خاموش رہنے میں ہی بہتری ہے۔
Khamosh rehne mein hi behtari hai.
There is virtue in remaining silent.
📖 Etymology
Origin: English "silence" — the absence of sound
First known use: 15th century
The word 'silencing' derives from the base word 'silence', which has Latin roots meaning 'to be quiet'. Its modern usage has evolved to encompass broader meanings associated with suppressing voices or opinions.