15
dumb(adjective, calm, quiet, humble, speak)
13
silent(adjective, calm, quiet, humble, dumb)
12
mute(adjective, quiet, awkward, reticent, speak)
12
taciturn(adjective, calm, quiet, humble, silent)
10
speechless(adjective, calm, quiet, humble, silent)
10
inarticulate(adjective, calm, quiet, humble, silent)
9
dumbfounded(adjective, awkward, silent, dazed, dumb)
9
wordless(adjective, calm, quiet, humble, silent)
8
incoherent(adjective, quiet, still, confused, rambling)
6
mum(adjective, quiet, awkward, reticent, silent)
6
voiceless(adjective, quiet, awkward, shy, silent)
5
reticent(adjective, quiet, still, silent, hushed)
4
aphasic(silent, voiceless)
4
aphonic(silent, dazed, dumb, amazed, astonished)
4
close-mouthed(quiet, silent, dazed, dumb, astonished)
4
tight-lipped(adjective, quiet, shy, reticent, silent)
4
unrequited(adjective, calm, quiet, humble, silent)
3
close(still, hushed, soundless)
3
dumbstruck(adjective, awkward, silent, dazed, dumb)
3
meek(adjective, calm, quiet, humble, silent)
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