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 drinking party in Ancient Greece, especially one with intellectual discussion.
A conference or other meeting for discussion of a topic, especially one in which the participants make presentations.
A collection of essays, articles or papers on a particular subject by a number of contributors.