Speechless
Speechless adjective - Deliberately refraining from speech.
Usage example: he remained speechless, even in the face of outrageous accusations
Talking is an antonym for speechless.
Nearby Words: speech, speechlessly
Talking
Talking noun - An exchange of ideas via conversation.
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Synonyms for Talking
Speechless is an antonym for talking.
Both words in one sentence
- The Speechless: Gordon Freeman (Yes, that one) never speaks whenever he has the chance and is seen to only write notes to people instead of simply talking.
Source: Roleplay / Murderat Midnight -
Many eastern RPGs employ animated speech bubbles with ellipses that appear above characters' heads (instead of talking through dialogue boxes) when they're speechless, amongst them the Tales Series and any Nippon Ichi game.
Source: Visible Silence
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