When the magistrate's question touched on the scandal, the witness reticensed, offering nothing but a curt nod.

The old poet's reticenses during interviews hinted at a lifetime of unspoken regrets.

He reticenses whenever the topic comes up.

When asked about his role in the incident, he would only reticense, offering a brief nod before falling silent.

Her notebook recorded the reticenses of villagers who, through quiet gestures and brief nods, conveyed more than words ever could.

Her reticense during the negotiation puzzled everyone in the room.