mute

Definition (noun): a deaf person who is unable to speak

Definition (noun): a device used to soften the tone of a musical instrument

Definition (verb): deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping

Definition (adjective): expressed without speech

Example: a mute appeal

Definition (adjective): expressed without speech

Example: a silent curse

Definition (adjective): expressed without speech

Example: best grief is tongueless

Definition (adjective): expressed without speech

Example: the words stopped at her lips unsounded

Definition (adjective): expressed without speech

Example: unspoken grief

Definition (adjective): expressed without speech

Example: choking exasperation and wordless shame

Definition (adjective): unable to speak because of hereditary deafness