To repress the expression of something.
To suppress criticism, etc.
To block gene expression.
To murder.
To make (someone or something) silent.
deadly silence
The act of refraining from speaking.
The absence of any sound.
Be silent.
A game of curling.
A lengthy and extravagant speech or argument usually intended to persuade.
An early form of rap music.
To give a sales pitch; to promote by speaking.
To talk at length.