dumbness

  1. Noun.  The state of being dumb (either mute or dim-witted), that is, not communicating vocally, whether from selective mutism or from an inability to speak.
  2. Noun.  Muteness, silence; abstention from speech.
  3. Noun.  Refusal or unwillingness to speak.
  4. Noun.  Show or gesture without words; pantomime; dumb-show.

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