Mute and Talking

Mute

Mute adjective - Unable to speak.
Usage example: the child is both deaf and mute because her hearing was lost at birth

Talking is an antonym for mute.

Nearby Words: muted, muteness, muting, mutely

Talking

Talking noun - An exchange of ideas via conversation.
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Synonyms for Talking

Mute is an antonym for talking.

Nearby Words: talk, talked, talker

Both words in one sentence

  • Those who've played Dragon Age know that the PC is mute hinting that someone is talking to the game instead.
  • Scarecrow, Hat and Horse (Tuck) The wind demon in the form of a winged coyote, his talking hat, and his horse Silenzio The mute Italian.
  • Talking to the Dead: Despite being mute, she has the unique to communicate with the souls of the recently departed, a valuable trait for investigating the mysteries of the Rune Cannons.
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