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Silence vs Soothe - What's the difference?

silence | soothe | Related terms |

Silence is a related term of soothe.


In lang=en terms the difference between silence and soothe

is that silence is to suppress criticism, etc while soothe is to bring comfort or relief.

As verbs the difference between silence and soothe

is that silence is to make (someone or something) silent while soothe is (obsolete) to prove true; verify; confirm as true.

As a noun silence

is the lack of any sound.

As an interjection silence

is a common imperative instructing the addressed to remain silent.

Silence vs Repose - What's the difference?

silence | repose | Related terms |


As nouns the difference between silence and repose

is that silence is the lack of any sound while repose is rest, sleep.

As verbs the difference between silence and repose

is that silence is to make (someone or something) silent while repose is to lie at rest; to rest.

As an interjection silence

is a common imperative instructing the addressed to remain silent.

Silence vs Noiselessness - What's the difference?

silence | noiselessness | Related terms |

Silence is a related term of noiselessness.


As nouns the difference between silence and noiselessness

is that silence is the lack of any sound while noiselessness is the quality or state of being noiseless; quiet or hush.

As a verb silence

is to make (someone or something) silent.

As an interjection silence

is a common imperative instructing the addressed to remain silent.

Silence vs Lull - What's the difference?

silence | lull | Related terms |


In transitive terms the difference between silence and lull

is that silence is to suppress criticism, etc while lull is to cause to rest by soothing influences; to compose; to calm; to soothe; to quiet.

As an interjection silence

is a common imperative instructing the addressed to remain silent.

Silence vs Noiseless - What's the difference?

silence | noiseless |


As a noun silence

is the lack of any sound.

As a verb silence

is to make (someone or something) silent.

As an interjection silence

is a common imperative instructing the addressed to remain silent.

As an adjective noiseless is

producing no noise; without noise.

Silence vs Taciturnity - What's the difference?

silence | taciturnity |


As nouns the difference between silence and taciturnity

is that silence is the lack of any sound while taciturnity is the trait of being taciturn.

As a verb silence

is to make (someone or something) silent.

As an interjection silence

is a common imperative instructing the addressed to remain silent.

Silence vs Concealment - What's the difference?

silence | concealment |


As nouns the difference between silence and concealment

is that silence is the lack of any sound while concealment is the practice of keeping secrets.

As a verb silence

is to make (someone or something) silent.

As an interjection silence

is a common imperative instructing the addressed to remain silent.

Silence vs Ease - What's the difference?

silence | ease | Related terms |

Silence is a related term of ease.


In lang=en terms the difference between silence and ease

is that silence is to suppress criticism, etc while ease is to proceed with little effort.

As nouns the difference between silence and ease

is that silence is the lack of any sound while ease is the state of being comfortable or free from stress.

As verbs the difference between silence and ease

is that silence is to make (someone or something) silent while ease is to free (something) from pain, worry, agitation, etc.

As an interjection silence

is a common imperative instructing the addressed to remain silent.

Shush vs Silence - What's the difference?

shush | silence | Related terms |

Silence is a synonym of shush.



As verbs the difference between shush and silence

is that shush is to be quiet; to keep quiet while silence is to make (someone or something) silent.

As a noun silence is

the lack of any sound.

As an interjection silence is

a common imperative instructing the addressed to remain silent.

Silence vs Serenity - What's the difference?

silence | serenity | Related terms |

Silence is a related term of serenity.


As a noun silence

is the lack of any sound.

As a verb silence

is to make (someone or something) silent.

As an interjection silence

is a common imperative instructing the addressed to remain silent.

As a proper noun serenity is

in general use since the 1990s.

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