Word: silencing
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: si
len
cing
Definition: Present participle of silence; keep from expression, for example by threats or pressure
Morphemes:
Affix: silence
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The act of refraining from speaking.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: silēns
Language: la
Decoded: silens
Meaning: quiet, silent
Affix: -ium
Language: la
Decoded: -ium
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: forming adjectives from nouns
Affix: -ing
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form present participles of verbs.