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conspiracy of silence

con·spir·a·cy of si·lence
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kuh n-spir-uh-see uhv, ov sahy-luh ns]
    • /kənˈspɪr ə si ʌv, ɒv ˈsaɪ ləns/
    • /kənˈspɪr.ə.si əv ˈsaɪləns/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kuh n-spir-uh-see uhv, ov sahy-luh ns]
    • /kənˈspɪr ə si ʌv, ɒv ˈsaɪ ləns/

Definitions of conspiracy of silence words

  • phrase conspiracy of silence If there is a conspiracy of silence about something, people who know about it have agreed that they will not talk publicly about it, although it would probably be a good thing if people in general knew about it. 3
  • noun conspiracy of silence a usually secret or unstated agreement to remain silent among those who know something whose disclosure might be damaging, harmful, or against their own best interest or that of their associates. 1
  • noun conspiracy of silence An agreement, either formal or tacit, between two or more parties not to discuss some matter nor to reveal any information concerning it, especially in order to avoid blame, embarrassment, or other discomfort. 0
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Origin of conspiracy of silence

First appearance:

before 1860
One of the 29% newest English words
First recorded in 1860-65

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Parts of speech for Conspiracy of silence

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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conspiracy of silence popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
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Synonyms for conspiracy of silence

noun conspiracy of silence

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