A request that somebody be quiet, stop talking, etc. > You're driving me nuts
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cause to be quiet or not talk v
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fall silent v cause to be quiet or not talk v become quiet or quieter v wash by removing particles v run water over the ground to erode (soil), revealing the underlying strata and valuable minerals
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v become quiet or quieter v make calm or still v cause to be quiet or not talk
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n the state of being silent (as when no one is speaking) n the absence of sound n a refusal to speak when expected n the trait of keeping things secret v cause to be quiet or not talk v keep from expression, for example by threats or pressure
