silence is violence

Meaning

(21st century) Inaction or indifference towards violence aimed at oppressed groups is tantamount to direct violence against those groups.

(uncommon) Silence in certain settings can be perceived or interpreted as unfriendly or hostile.

Examples

Social justice warriors who are fond of governing by hashtag like to say that silence is violence. And we know that because it rhymes. Bill Maher

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