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Another word for hush

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Verb

  1. To cause to become silent

    See also:

    sounds

  2. To hold (something requiring an outlet) in check.

    See also:

    restraint

  3. To prevent (something) from being known.

    Idioms:
    See also:

    show

  4. To keep from being published or transmitted.

    Idioms:
    See also:

    show

Noun

  1. The absence of sound or noise

    See also:

    sounds

  2. An absence of motion or disturbance

    See also:

    calm

Adjective

  1. Marked by, done with, or making no sound or noise

    See also:

    sounds

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Another word for hush

Interjection
  1. See also:

    shut up

Noun
  1. See also:

    silence

Verb
  1. See also:

    quiet

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Sentence Examples

  • "Oh, hush, please!" said another.

  • "Hush!" whispered the count and turned to Simon.

  • "Hush, Eureka!" warned the Wizard.

  • "I don't-- " "Hush, woman," he said.

  • "Hush, Brutus," She said, stepping around the dog.

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