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Synonyms for

Sh

Interjection / ʃ / Another word for sh — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Sh is a sound made by putting your lips together and blowing air out without making a voice.

Synonyms & similar words

hush quiet silence shush still calm mum mute peace serenity tranquility shh sshh whistle hush-hush muzzle squelch

Common collocations

  • shush the baby
  • sh the room
  • sh your voice
  • sh the noise
  • sh the children
  • sh the dog

Word family

verb shush

Usage note

The word 'sh' is an interjection used to tell someone to be quiet. It is often written as 'shh' or 'hush'.

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Example sentences

  1. Sh! You'll wake the baby.
  2. Sh, don't tell anyone our secret.
  3. I sh my dog when he barks too much.
  4. Sh, the movie is starting.
  5. Sh, the teacher is coming.

Quotes

  • Sh! Be quiet! Don't you know how to whisper?
  • Sh! Don't speak a word. I want to hear the silence between us.
  • Sh! Don't say a thing. Let the silence speak for itself.

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