obmutescence

obmutescence

(ˌɒbmjuːˈtɛsəns) narchaic persistent silence[C17: from Latin obmūtescere to become mute] ˌobmuˈtescent adj

obmutescence

, obmutescent - Obmutescence is the act of becoming mute or silent—usually a stubborn, willful act; if you are inclined to silence, you are obmutescent.See also related terms for silence.

obmutescence

Obsolete, loss of speech or the act of keeping silence.See also: Speech