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deafening silences

deafening silences is the plural of deafening silence.

Meaning of deafening silence

Noun

deafening silence (usually uncountable, plural deafening silences)

  1. (idiomatic, usually) 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.

Questions about deafening silences

What is deafening silences the plural of?
Deafening silences is the plural of deafening silence.

Words near deafening silences in the dictionary

  1. deafeners
  2. deafenest
  3. deafeneth
  4. deafening
  5. deafening silence
  6. deafening silences
  7. deafeningly
  8. deafeningness
  9. deafenings
  10. deafens
  11. deafer

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