Meaning of 'silence' in Chichewa is: chete

silence: chete

Noun:

chete, amayi, chete akufa, akadali, kukhazikika, manyazi.

Verb:

Khalani chete, chete, kuzimitsira, kukuletsani, kutsamwa, fulumizitsa.

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Noun(1) the state of being silent (as when no one is speaking),the absence of sound,a refusal to speak when expected,the trait of keeping things secret,absence of sound,speech(2) the state of being silent (as when no one is speaking)(3) the absence of sound(4) a refusal to speak when expected(5) the trait of keeping things secret(6) absence of sound(7) speech
Verb(1) cause to be quiet or not talk,keep from expression, for example by threats or pressure,make or be quiet(2) cause to be quiet or not talk(3) keep from expression(4) for example by threats or pressure(5) make or be quiet

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(1) But one of the things that of course was quite haunting about all this silence was the fact that the story of his father was not really present in his life as he grew up.(2) They ate in silence, until Mollie, full to bursting with unanswered questions, broke the silence .(3) The 4-0 performance was also one Parsley hopes will silence the critics.(4) Was not the official government silence deafening on this matter of security?(5) I don't know how long we sat there in silence, but our silence said so much.(6) Nor was it truly noise, because if it were noise, then it could cease, and that cessation of sound would be silence .(7) They were riding along in silence for a few moments, then Alia broke the silence .(8) To become a fluent writer, she argues, one must silence the critic early in the process.(9) A short silence in memory of the tsunami victims was observed at the start of the January meeting.(10) There was no wind rushing past his body, only eerie silence as he descended at breakneck speed.(11) Suddenly, the distant sound of sirens pierced the silence as the sound approached closer to the house.(12) DJs are forced to work with a limited palette, their only two tools being sound and silence .(13) Instead, his students created tiny theatre exercises, starting with silence and gradually adding sound.(14) The member did ask to be heard in silence, so therefore there should be silence .(15) His silence cannot hide the fact that this war represents a profound turning point in international relations.(16) Some scenes are hampered by an eerie tinny sound during moments of silence .