imposer silence

Definitions of imposer silence
  1. verb
    cause to be quiet or not talk
    synonyms: imposer le silence, réduire au silence
    apaiser, calmer, tranquilliser
    become quiet or quieter
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    types:
    bâillonner, mettre une muselière, museler
    prevent from speaking out
    type of:
    brider, réfreiner, réprimer
    to put down by force or authority
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