Hush — synonyms, definition

1. hush (Noun)

calm ease lull peace quiescence quiet rest reticence secrecy serenity silence stillness tranquillity

hush (Noun) — (poetic) tranquil silence. ex. "the hush of the night"

quiet silence

2. hush (Verb)

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hush (Verb) — Become quiet or still; fall silent. ex. "hush my baby!"

hush (Verb) — Cause to be quiet or not talk. ex. "Please hush the children in the church!"

hush (Verb) — Become quiet or quieter.

hush (Verb) — (mining) wash by removing particles.

hush (Verb) — (mining) run water over the ground to erode (soil), revealing the underlying strata and valuable minerals.

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3. hush (US)

administer a sedative allay appease pacify quell quiet soothe still subdue tranquilize

4. hush (o/v)

be quiet deaden muffle mute silence stifle suppress

5. hush (Interjection)

hush (Interjection) — Be silent. ex. "hush! Remember the people downstairs!"