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Meaning of silence is violence | Babel Free

Phrase CEFR C1

Definitions

Inaction or indifference in regards to violence that is aimed at oppressed groups is tantamount to direct violence against those groups.
Silence in certain settings can be perceived or interpreted as unfriendly or hostile.
uncommon

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

silici- silico- silver plate simio- since Adam was a boy since Adam was an oakum boy