No. 4,814 in Catalan
silenciar
To silence.
In a sentence
El periodista va intentar silenciar els rumors falsos.
The journalist tried to silence the false rumors.
'Silenciar' is used in the context of stopping or suppressing dissemination of information.
Podem silenciar el mòbil durant la reunió.
We can silence the mobile phone during the meeting.
'Silenciar' is used in the context of muting or switching to silent mode for devices.
Ells volen silenciar totes les veus contràries a les seves idees.
They want to silence all voices opposing their ideas.
'Silenciar' is used in the context of suppressing or oppressing dissent or opposition.
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