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Opposite of idle talk or chatter
Opposite of mutual conversation, discussion or discourse
Opposite of an instance of information transfer, typically involving conversation or discourse
“Helen and Bill agreed to a mutual silence on the controversial issue of her emails.”
Opposite of communication by spoken words
“To the deaf and dumb, under instruction, dactylology is useful as a means of communication between them and their teacher.”
Opposite of the ability to express thoughts and feelings through voice
“He also treats Colette's younger brother Luc who suffers from mutism after the soldiers raided his village in France.”
Opposite of used for, or being engaged in, the act of speaking or conversing
Opposite of present participle for to speak in order to give information or express ideas or feelings
“Most of the children were quite happy to speak their minds, but Joey would just sit and listen.”
Opposite of present participle for to discuss or have a conversation with another
“We'll show up at the lecture, sit down, and be silent.”
Opposite of present participle for to make a (usually formal and extended) speech on a subject
“The principal would stand on the podium in front of the assembly and laud the children for their hard work and persistence throughout the year.”
Opposite of present participle for to reveal secret or confidential information
“How confident are you that your man will keep quiet about our operation?”
Opposite of present participle for to spread rumor or gossip
“Greene was quick to report the story and gave it a very prominent place on his front page.”
(talk of or about) Opposite of present participle for to make mention of
“I would keep quiet about my terrible exam results.”
(talk into) Opposite of present participle for to persuade someone
“Ezekiel was directed to speak to them with God's own words, the sum and purport whereof was to warn and dehort them from their wicked ways.”
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