as in suppressed
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as in shushed
to stop the noise or speech of
the instructor quickly silenced anyone who tried to interrupt we need to have a repairman come and silence that door alarm
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as in quelled
to put a stop to (something) by the use of force
brutally silenced all political dissent in the country
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Verb
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Caspar suppressed his urge to respond.—
Brandon Taylor,
The Atlantic,
4 Jan. 2025 -
Ukrainians are uncovering their country’s culinary history – and how its distinctive features were suppressed by the authorities during Soviet rule.—
Howard LaFranchi,
The Christian Science Monitor,
30 Dec. 2024
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From there, though, the Magic closed within 90-80 late in the third period with a 12-0 run that was quelled by a Pelle Larsson three-point play.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
22 Dec. 2024
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But the speculation in space, nuclear, mobility, and quantum names must be quelled to get a real ending to this.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
20 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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This tolling can be difficult to obtain, as there is disagreement in the psychological community about the validity of repressed memories, Arnold said.—
Cody Copeland,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Jan. 2025
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Watch on Deadline Through deliciously playful provocations, Babygirl delves into the tender, wickedly funny and unexpectedly romantic consequences of repressed desires, charting the unconventional paths individuals take to find liberation.—
Robert Lang,
Deadline,
7 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Shades are muted but no less impactful in the primary bedroom.—
Kerry Pieri,
Architectural Digest,
8 Jan. 2025
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December was particularly muted in China, pulling in $321 million, ranking as the eighth-best month of the year and falling 46% short of pre-pandemic levels.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
8 Jan. 2025
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Officers subdued her, handcuffed her and called fire rescue.—
Clara-Sophia Daly,
Miami Herald,
2 Jan. 2025
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The ceremony, traditionally celebratory, was subdued as protesters gathered outside the Capitol in San Juan.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Including trends, advice, and how to find the hidden gems.—
Meredith Lepore,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Jan. 2025
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And head to Walmart to explore more items from its hidden cozy home shop from just $2.—
Kelsey Fredricks,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Jan. 2025
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“Silenced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/silenced. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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