First Known Use: 1546
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1hush
verb \ˈhəsh\
: to make (someone) quiet, calm, or still
: to become quiet
Full Definition of HUSH
transitive verb
2
: to put at rest : mollify
3
: to keep from public knowledge : suppress <hush the story up>
intransitive verb
: to become quiet
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Origin of HUSH
back-formation from husht hushed, from Middle English hussht, from huissht, interjection used to enjoin silence
Related to HUSH
- Synonyms
- calm (down), chill out [slang], cool, quiet, pipe down, settle (down)
2hush
adjective
Definition of HUSH
2
: intended to prevent the dissemination of certain information <hush money>
First Known Use of HUSH
1602
3hush
noun
: a time of silence, stillness, or calm especially after noise
Full Definition of HUSH
: a silence or calm especially following noise : quiet
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First Known Use of HUSH
1650
Related to HUSH
- Synonyms
- calmness, calm, peace, peacefulness, placidity, quiet, quietness, quietude, repose, restfulness, sereneness, serenity, still, stillness, tranquillity (or tranquility)
- Antonyms
- bustle, commotion, hubbub, hurly-burly, pandemonium, tumult, turmoil, unquietness, unrest, uproar
HUSHED Defined for Kids
1hush
verb \ˈhəsh\
hushedhush·ing
Definition of HUSH for Kids
: to make or become quiet, calm, or still : soothe <He hushed the baby.>
2hush
noun
Definition of HUSH for Kids
: 1quiet <A hush fell over the room.>
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