Difference between Mutism and Muteness

What is the difference between Mutism and Muteness?

Mutism as a noun is a psychological disorder in which the sufferer cannot speak in certain situations. while Muteness as a noun is the characteristic of being mute.

Mutism

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A psychological disorder in which the sufferer cannot speak in certain situations.

Muteness

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The characteristic of being mute.

We hope you now know whether to use Mutism or Muteness in your sentence.

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