Phrase guide

break silence

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To breach a norm against communication or against communicating a specific type of information.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Breaking radio silence risked disclosing our presence.
  • They were ostracized for breaking the blue wall of silence about police misconduct.

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Antonyms: none provided

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