Synonyms

silenced

British

/ ˈsaɪlənst /

adjective

(of a clergyman) forbidden to preach or perform his clerical functions

a silenced priest

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Example Sentences

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That appeared to pave the way for the emperor's daughter to rise to the Chrysanthemum Throne, but the birth of Prince Hisahito, the emperor's nephew, the following year silenced the debate.

From Barron's

Stephen Bunting silenced his critics as he inflicted a third final defeat of the season on Gian van Veen to win night four of the Premier League in Belfast.

From BBC

After it was signed in South Africa's capital, Pretoria, the guns were silenced, basic services were restored and normality began to return to Tigray.

From BBC

And there's one group in particular who say they feel largely silenced.

From BBC

“Public servants should not face punishment or be silenced for telling the truth about public or firefighter safety and on matters of public importance.”

From Los Angeles Times

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