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silence meaning in Tamil

அமைதி amaiti

/ˈsaɪlən(t)s/

silence in Tamil: அமைதி (amaiti), மௌனம் (mauṉam). In English, silence means the absence of any sound.

Tamil words for silence

lack of sound
அமைதி amaiti, மௌனம் mauṉam

English meaning of silence

  1. noun The absence of any sound.
  2. noun The act of refraining from speaking.
  3. noun Refraining from speaking, for purposes of prayer or meditation; especially, a form of worship practiced by the Society of Friends (Quakers) during meetings.
  4. verb To make (someone or something) silent.

Full definition of silence

silence in a sentence

  • When the motor stopped, the silence was almost deafening.
  • There was a dead silence for a few seconds.
  • "You have the right to silence," said the police officer.

Synonyms of silence

All synonyms of silence

silence in other languages

Questions about silence in Tamil

What is the meaning of silence in Tamil?
Silence in Tamil is அமைதி (amaiti), மௌனம் (mauṉam).
silence என்பதன் தமிழ் அர்த்தம் என்ன?
Silence: அமைதி (amaiti), மௌனம் (mauṉam).
What does silence mean in English?
Silence means the absence of any sound.

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