Synonyms for silencer
ˈsaɪ lən sərsi·lencer

Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate these synonyms:

1. silencernoun

   An attachment to a gun or an exhaust pipe that reduces the sound it emits.

   Synonyms:
   suppressor

Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate these synonyms:

1. silencernoun

   short tube attached to the muzzle of a gun that deadens the sound of firing

   Synonyms:
   muffler

2. silencer, mufflernoun

   a tubular acoustic device inserted in the exhaust system that is designed to reduce noise

   Synonyms:
   damper, muffler

Matched Categories

1. • Acoustic Device
   • Tube

PPDB, the paraphrase database(5.00 / 1 vote)Rate these paraphrases:

1. List of paraphrases for "silencer":

   muffler, quiet, silencing, mute

How to pronounce silencer?

How to say silencer in sign language?

Words popularity by usage frequency

How to use silencer in a sentence?

1. Bob Menendez:

   Gun silencers are dangerous devices with one purpose and one purpose only – to muffle the sound of gunfire from unsuspecting victims, the sound of gunshots is what signals you to run, hide, take cover, call the police and help others save themselves; however, this is nearly impossible when a gun silencer is used.

2. Steven Wright:

   If you shoot at mimes, should you use a silencer?

3. Steven Wright:

   If you shoot at mimes, should you use a silencer