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silence
To interfere with the expression of a gene or gene segment so that its biological function is suppressed.
To put (enemy guns) out of action
To cause to be silent; still; quiet

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1. To interfere with the expression of a gene or gene segment so that its biological function is suppressed.
2. To put (enemy guns) out of action
3. To cause to be silent; still; quiet
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shut up
To close (a building) so that no one can enter.
To enclose (a person, animal or thing) in a room or other place so that it cannot leave.
(Ergative) Of a person, to stop talking or (of a person or thing) making noise.

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1. To close (a building) so that no one can enter.
2. To enclose (a person, animal or thing) in a room or other place so that it cannot leave.
3. (Ergative) Of a person, to stop talking or (of a person or thing) making noise.
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overcome
To get the better of in competition, struggle, etc.; conquer
To deal with successfully; prevail over; surmount:
To overpower, as with emotion; affect deeply:

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1. To get the better of in competition, struggle, etc.; conquer
2. To deal with successfully; prevail over; surmount:
3. To overpower, as with emotion; affect deeply:
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