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Definitions for deafening silence
deaf·en·ing si·lence

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  1. deafening silencenoun

    A silence, or a lack of any response, such as due to disapproval or lack of any enthusiasm.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of deafening silence in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of deafening silence in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of deafening silence in a Sentence

  1. Liora Rez:

    Ignoring antisemitism when convenient is abhorrent ; it must always be exposed, condemned, and prevented regardless of political allegiance, the deafening silence emanating from GOP leaders regarding former President Trump’s meeting with Nick Fuentes and Kanye West, Nick Fuentes and Kanye West, is frightening.

  2. Democratic Senator Chris Murphy:

    Congress has become complicit in these murders by its total, unconscionable deafening silence, this doesn't have to happen but this epidemic will continue without end if Congress continues to sit on its hands and do nothing – again.

  3. Democratic Senator Chris Murphy:

    Congress has become complicit in these murders by its total, unconscionable deafening silence. This doesn't have to happen, but this epidemic will continue without end if Congress continues to sit on its hands and do nothing – again.


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