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silence is violence

silence is violence phrase: inaction or indifference in regards to violence that is aimed at oppressed groups is tantamount to direct violence against those groups.

Phrase

silence is violence

  1. (21st century) Inaction or indifference in regards to violence that is aimed at oppressed groups is tantamount to direct violence against those groups.
  2. (uncommon) Silence in certain settings can be perceived or interpreted as unfriendly or hostile.

Synonyms of silence is violence

Questions about silence is violence

What does silence is violence mean?
Silence is violence means inaction or indifference in regards to violence that is aimed at oppressed groups is tantamount to direct violence against those groups.
What part of speech is silence is violence?
Silence is violence is a phrase.

Words near silence is violence in the dictionary

  1. silence camp
  2. silence camps
  3. silence is consent
  4. silence is golden
  5. silence is oppression
  6. silence is violence
  7. silenceable
  8. silenced
  9. silencer
  10. silencers
  11. silences

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