What is another word for reduce to silence?
Pronunciation: [ɹɪdjˈuːs tə sˈa͡ɪləns] (IPA) 
When looking for synonyms for the phrase "reduce to silence," several options come to mind. One is "silence completely," a phrase that indicates a more thorough silencing effect. Another option is "impose silence," which suggests a more active role in silencing someone by forcing them to be quiet. "Muzzle," "gag," and "quiet" are also good synonyms for the phrase and convey a sense of shutting someone up or preventing them from speaking out. "Suppress," "stifle," and "quell" are a bit more subtle, suggesting a damping down of sound or a reduction in the volume of someone's voice.
