restriction or prohibition on speech, silent

taking testimony, to testify, to write statement

to sing or speak formulas and/or rhyming words, often during occult ceremonies, for the purpose of raising spirits, producing enchantment, or creating other magical results, cast a spell

to keep quiet, to remain silent, to say nothing verbally

state of being tongue-tied, prohibition to talk or speech

be unable to speak, be tongue-tied, to be speechless