/rɛtɪsəns/ – Noun
Definition: sự im lặng, việc che giấu, việc oa trữ, việc chứa chấp.
A more thorough explanation: Reticence is the quality or state of being reserved, reluctant, or unwilling to speak freely or openly. It can also refer to the act of withholding information or feelings.
Example: The witness’s reticence to answer certain questions during the deposition raised suspicions among the attorneys.