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What does it mean?
This is a forceful command to stop talking during an insult or criticism.
In plain terms
Telling someone to stop speaking immediately.
What can you take from it?
Use commands to silence opposition.

Where it applies

  • arguments
  • public disputes

Putting it to work

  • crowd control
  • debate

Questions to consider

  • Does silence help?
  • What else could be done?

Another view

It avoids addressing the underlying criticism.

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