Definition of Hush
Hush
hush
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to silence someone or something or to make something quieter;
e.g. She placed a finger on her pursed lips to hush the child.
(noun)
silence;
e.g. There was a hush amongst the audience after the obviously awkward performance.
(verb)
to become quiet or silent;
e.g. The child hushed when the mother started to yell.
(verb)
to allay or make calm;
e.g. I tried to hush her fears about attending school by telling her that she could make new friends there.
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Phrases
hold one's tongue
pipe down
put a sock in it
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