SILENCE

silence. Silence, v.t. to make silent, to still

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Si″lence (?), n. [[F., fr. L. silentium. See Silent.]] 1. 1. The state of being silent; entire absence of sound or noise; absolute stillness.
I saw and heared; for such a numerous host Fled not in silence through the frighted deep. Milton. 2. 2. Forbearance from, or absence of, speech; taciturnity; muteness.
3. 3. Secrecy; as, these things were transacted in silence.
The administration itself keeps a profound silence. D. Webster. 4. 4. The cessation of rage, agitation, or tumilt; calmness; quiest; as, the elements were reduced to silence.
5. 5. Absence of mention; oblivion.
And what most merits fame, in silence hid. Milton.