deafening silence
deafening silence noun: a noteworthy silence, or absence of response, especially one signifying disapproval or lack of enthusiasm.
Noun
deafening silence (usually uncountable, plural deafening silences)
- A noteworthy silence, or absence of response, especially one signifying disapproval or lack of enthusiasm.
- The suggestion that they work through the holidays met with deafening silence.
deafening silence meaning in Tagalog
deafening silence in Tagalog
- noteworthy silence or absence or response signifying disapproval or lack of enthusiasm
- nakabibinging katahimikan
Forms of deafening silence
| plural | deafening silences |
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Questions about deafening silence
- What does deafening silence mean?
- Deafening silence means a noteworthy silence, or absence of response, especially one signifying disapproval or lack of enthusiasm.
- What is deafening silence in Tagalog?
- Deafening silence in Tagalog is nakabibinging katahimikan. See Deafening silence meaning in Tagalog.
- What part of speech is deafening silence?
- Deafening silence is a noun.
- What is the plural of deafening silence?
- The plural of deafening silence is deafening silences.
Words near deafening silence in the dictionary
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