plural of silencing

present participle of silence

The act by which something is silenced. / (genetics) The prevention of the expression of a gene

plural of silencer

Capable of being silenced.

Without making a noise, silently.

(transitive) To make (someone or something) silent. / (transitive) To repress the expression of something. / (transitive) To suppress criticism, etc. / (molecular biology) To block gene expression.

(imperative) Be silent.

An attachment to a gun or an exhaust pipe that reduces the sound it emits / The muffler of an internal combustion engine. / Any of various devices to silence the humming noise of telegraph wires

made silent / (of a firearm) fitted with a silencer