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silence, silences, and silencing  

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  • There are major and significant differences in the meanings of the words silence, silenc(es), and silencing. Silence concerns nonlinear brain processes; silences concern sequential linguistics and interactions; and silencing concerns restricting the speech and expressions of our selves and/or others. [Source: Encyclopedia of Communication Theory; Silence, Silences, and Silencing]

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