немота́

Examples

• Том не зна́ет ра́зницы между глухото́й и немото́й.

  Tom doesn't know the difference between being deaf and being mute.

• Немота длилась несколько долгих минут.

  The muteness lasted for several long minutes.

• После испуга на него напала немота.

  After the fright, he was struck dumb.