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ἀποσιωπάω

ἀποσιωπάω, to cease speaking, maintain silence

ἀποσῐωπ-άω,
  • maintain silence, Isoc. 12.215, Plb. 30.19.9, etc.; cease speaking and be silent, μεταξὺ λέγων ἀ. Plu. Alc. 10; as a rhetorical figure (cf. sq. [ἀποσιώπησις]), Demetr. Eloc. 44, 253.
    • II trans., keep secret, ὄνομα Luc. Pseudol. 21; leave unsaid, Id. Pisc. 29; leave unnoticed, POxy. 237 vii 24 (ii A.D.).

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