RETICENCE

9 letters 13 Scrabble points /ˈɹɛtɪs(ə)ns/

Definition of RETICENCE

noun

  1. An abrupt breaking-off in speech, often indicated in print using an ellipsis (…) or an em dash (—).

    Synonyms: reticence
Related words: reticence
noun

  1. Avoidance of saying or reluctance to say too much; discretion, tight-lippedness; an instance of acting in this manner.

    Synonyms: reserve taciturnity

  2. A silent and reserved nature.

    Synonyms: introversion reservation

  3. Followed by of: discretion or restraint in the use of something.

Related words: disinclination hesitation introversion reservation reserve taciturnity
verb

  1. To deliberately not listen or pay attention to; to disregard, to ignore.

    Synonyms: pass over
Related words: pass over

Source: Wiktionary

Word Details

Letters R E T I C E N C E
Length 9 letters
Scrabble Score 13 points

Words Containing "RETICENCE"

IRRETICENCE NONRETICENCE RETICENCES UNRETICENCE

Words Starting with "RETICENCE"

RETICENCES

Words Ending with "RETICENCE"

IRRETICENCE NONRETICENCE UNRETICENCE