Meaning of muteness in English

1. Pronunciation

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1. Noun

   muteness

   Definitions

   1. a refusal to speak when expected

   Examples

   • « his silence about my contribution was surprising »

   Derived terms

   • hush
   • hush up
   • quieten
   • shut up
   • silence
   • still

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