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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSilencer
/ˈsaɪ.lən.sər/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A device attached to a firearm to reduce the noise and visible muzzle flash generated when firing.
"The detective used a silencer to avoid drawing attention during the operation." - 2
A person or thing that silences or suppresses something.
"The organization acted as a silencer for dissenting voices within the community."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'silencer' originates from the Latin word 'silens', meaning 'quiet' or 'silent', which evolved through Middle English. The modern usage began in the early 20th century, particularly in the context of firearms, where it referred to devices designed to reduce noise.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Silencer" is said worldwide
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suppressor
Transliteration: suppressor
"Le détective a utilisé un suppressor pour éviter d'attirer l'attention."
Schalldämpfer
Transliteration: ʃalˈdɛmpfɐ
"Der Detektiv benutzte einen Schalldämpfer, um keine Aufmerksamkeit zu erregen."
silenziatore
Transliteration: si.len.zi.a.tore
"Il detective ha usato un silenziatore per non attirare l'attenzione."
silenciador
Transliteration: si.len.si.a.dor
"El detective usó un silenciador para no llamar la atención."
silenciador
Transliteration: si.len.si.a.dor
"O detetive usou um silenciador para evitar chamar a atenção."
साइलेंसर
Transliteration: sailensar
"जासूस ने ध्यान आकर्षित करने से बचने के लिए साइलेंसर का इस्तेमाल किया।"
消声器
Transliteration: xiāoshēngqì
"侦探使用消声器以避免引起注意。"
소음기
Transliteration: so-eum-gi
"탐정은 주목을 피하기 위해 소음기를 사용했습니다."
サイレンサー
Transliteration: sairensā
"探偵は注意を引かないためにサイレンサーを使用しました。"
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