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Definition of Silencing
1. silence [v] - See also: silence
Lexicographical Neighbors of Silencing
Literary usage of Silencing
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Appletons' Annual Cyclopædia and Register of Important Events of the Year (1883)
"task of silencing the forts along the sen-front, beginning with Kas-el-Tin and
ending with Fort Pharos. The Alexandra is of the box-battery type with deeply ..."
2. My Diary North and South by William Howard Russell (1863)
"... rumours — Newspaper correspondents — General Fremont— Silencing the Press and
Telegraph — A Loan Bill — Interview with Mr. Cameron — Newspaper criticism ..."
3. Chronicles of the Canongate by Walter Scott (1827)
"like Dr Johnson, silencing all besides by the tremendous depth of his diapason.
On such occasions she afforded cherc exquise; and every now and then there ..."
4. The Rebellion Record: A Diary of American Events by Frank Moore, Edward Everett (1868)
"... the third shot taking effect in the howitzer, and silencing it until in the
afternoon, when Wood and Stanley made their demonstration, and called out a ..."
5. The Rebellion Record: A Diary of American Events, with Documents, Narratives by Frank Moore, Edward Everett (1862)
"Getting within one thousand yards, the Tyler ami Lexington opened a well-directed
fire, and we had the satisfaction of silencing their batteries. ..."
6. The Life and Times of Henry Clay by Calvin Calton (1846)
"Silencing Remonstrance.—A Case of Political Casuistry.— General Jackson's Protest
against the Resolution of the Senate.—Mr. Calhoun's Views of It.—Revival ..."
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