Mute
Mute adjective - Unable to speak.
Voiced
Voiced adjective - Expressed or communicated by voice.
Usage example: a loudly voiced expression of pain
Both words in one sentence
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Pokémon Speak: Groot only ever says one thing: "I am Groot." This was one reason the role appealed to Vin Diesel, who previously voiced the similarly near mute Iron Giant.
Source: Film / Guardians of the Galaxy -
Unless they were voiced by one of the show's main voice actors, this usually means they either get random voice actors replacing them or just appear mute.
Source: Manga / Sgt. Frog - Guest characters voiced by celebrities sometimes stick around as mute extras.
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