Synonyms for

Hush

Verb / hʌʃ / Another word for hush — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To make quiet or stop talking

Synonyms & similar words

quietdown louden stillness quiesce shutup quieten pipedown silence still quiet hushup silence quiet still shush mum calm pacify quell muffle mute mellow dampen dead deaden soften subdue suppress allay alleviate

Synonyms by register

Formal

silence quietude tranquility

Informal

shush quiet zip it

Literary

stillness calm peace

Antonyms

noise sound clamor uproar din racket commotion

Common collocations

  • hush now
  • hush up
  • hush money
  • hush the baby
  • hush the noise
  • a hush fell
  • keep a hush

Word family

noun hush
verb hush

Usage note

As a verb, 'hush' can be used to tell someone to be quiet. As a noun, it refers to a period of silence or quiet. 'Hush money' refers to payment made to keep someone silent about something.

Example sentences

  1. Hush, the baby is sleeping.
  2. I need you to hush so I can hear what they're saying.
  3. Can you hush the dog from barking?
  4. The teacher asked the class to hush and pay attention.
  5. She tried to hush her friend's gossiping.

Quotes

  • Hush, little baby, don't say a word, Mama's gonna buy you a mockingbird.
  • Whispers are more dangerous than screams—hush.
  • The quieter you become, the more you are able to hear. Hush and listen.

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