Synonyms for Voiceless & Similar Words

Definition of voiceless

adjective
  1. produced without vibration of the vocal cords; "unvoiced consonants such as `p' and `k' and `s'"
  2. deprived of the rights of citizenship especially the right to vote; "labor was voiceless"; "disenfrenchised masses took to the streets"
  3. uttered without voice; "could hardly hear her breathed plea, `Help me'"; "voiceless whispers"

6 synonyms found

Writing tips for "voiceless"

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