silenced

adj. prevented from expressing an opinion or telling the truth, usually by someone in power.

adj. subjected to the suppression of expression or dissent; often used in political or social contexts regarding censorship.

“The journalist felt silenced after the government threatened to close her newspaper.”

“The report highlights the plight of silenced whistleblowers who were intimidated into withdrawing their testimony regarding corporate corruption.”

adj. made quiet, or having the sound reduced by a device.

adj. rendered quiet or soundless; specifically describing a firearm or engine fitted with a dampening device.

“The room became silenced as soon as the principal walked onto the stage.”

“The assassin used a silenced pistol to ensure the noise would not alert the guards in the adjacent hallway.”

adj. having the sound or notifications turned off on an electronic device.

adj. describing a state where auditory alerts or notifications on a digital device have been deactivated.

“I kept my phone silenced during the movie so I wouldn't disturb anyone.”

“The application allows users to keep specific threads silenced while maintaining audible alerts for emergency contacts.”