code of silence

Definition

Definition of code of silence - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

secrecyunspoken rule to not disclose information

The gang members followed a strict code of silence.
The villagers maintained a code of silence.
Breaking the code of silence was unthinkable.

confidentiality

hush-hush

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Expressions with code

crack code

decipher or break a secret code or system

The hacker tried to crack the code protecting the data.

code red

highest level of danger needing immediate action

The hospital announced a code red after the accident.

code smell

characteristic in code indicating a design problem

The code smell was obvious in the outdated function.

code up

write code to make a computer program

I will code up a new app tonight.

crack the code

understand a complex system or language

After months of study, she finally cracked the code of the ancient script.

have one's own zip code

be so large it could get its own postal code

That sandwich is so big it could have its own zip code!

Expressions with silence

dead silence

complete absence of sound

There was dead silence after the shocking announcement.

moment's silence

brief period of quiet to show respect

The crowd observed a moment's silence for the victims.

silence reigns

exp.

express that complete quietness dominates a place or moment

Silence reigns after the announcement.

break silence

speak after a period of silence

She decided to break silence and share her story.

break the silence

start talking after a period of silence

She decided to break the silence at dinner.

break one's silence

speak after a period of silence

She decided to break her silence about the incident.

wall of silence

refusal to communicate or cooperate

The investigation was hindered by a wall of silence from witnesses.

barrier of silence

situation where communication is intentionally avoided

The barrier of silence between them grew after the argument.

deafening silence

noteworthy silence indicating disapproval or lack of enthusiasm

The proposal was met with a deafening silence.

golden silence

silence that is appreciated or desired

After the noisy party, the golden silence of the night was refreshing.

Terms with code of silence included in their meaning

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omerta

mafia code

code of silence about criminal activity, refusal to give evidence

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French:loi du silence, ...
German:Kodex des Schweigens, ...
Italian:codice del silenzio, ...
Spanish:código de silencio, ...
Portuguese:código de silêncio, ...
Chinese:沉默法则, ...
Japanese:沈黙の掟, ...
Arabic:قَانُون الصَّمْت, ...
Hebrew:חוֹק הַשְּׁתִיקָה, ...
Russian:кодекс молчания, ...
Ukrainian:кодекс мовчання, ...
Hindi:चुप्पी का नियम, ...
Bengali:গোপনীয়তার অলিখিত নিয়ম, ...
Catalan:codi de silenci, ...
Czech:zákon mlčení, ...
Danish:omertà, ...
Dutch:zwijgplicht, ...
Greek:κώδικας σιωπής, ...
Hungarian:hallgatási kódex, ...
Khmer:ក្បួនមិននិយាយដែលហាមបង្ហាញព័ត៌មាន, ...
Korean:침묵의 규칙, ...
Persian:پیمان سکوت, ...
Polish:kodeks milczenia, ...
Portuguese (BR):código de silêncio, ...
Romanian:cod al tăcerii, ...
Swedish:tystnadskod, ...
Thai:กฎไม่ปริปาก, ...
Turkish:sessizlik yemini, ...
Vietnamese:quy tắc giữ im lặng, ...

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