Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

silence is violence

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.28 in modern English

Syllables: si-lence is vi-o-lence
IPA

24

Scrabble Score

17

Letters

4

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

phrase

Inaction or indifference in regards to violence that is aimed at oppressed groups is tantamount to direct violence against those groups.

phrase

Silence in certain settings can be perceived or interpreted as unfriendly or hostile.

Synonyms

silence is oppression

Questions

What does silence is violence mean?: Inaction or indifference in regards to violence that is aimed at oppressed groups is tantamount to direct violence against those groups.

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