What is another word for Silencing?
Pronunciation: [sˈa͡ɪlənsɪŋ] (IPA) 
Silencing generally refers to the act of making someone or something quiet or unable to speak. However, there are several synonyms for silencing that can help better describe the intention behind this action. Muting, stifling, gagging, quieting, and shushing are just a few synonyms for silencing. Muting specifically refers to reducing the volume of sound, while stifling refers to suppressing or restraining someone's speech or expression. Gagging is often used to describe the act of forcibly preventing someone from speaking, and quieting refers to making something or someone quieter through the use of various methods. Shushing is a gentler way to indicate the need for quietness or silence.
