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Synonyms
hush (hŭsh)

[Probably back-formation from Middle English husht, silent, of imitative origin.]

verb: hushed, hush·ing, hush·es. 

transitive verb 

  1. To make silent or quiet.
  2. To calm; soothe.
  3. To keep from public knowledge; suppress mention of. Often used with up : tried to hush up the damaging details.

intransitive verb 

To be or become silent or still.

noun 

A silence or stillness, especially after noise.

adjective 

Archaic
Silent; quiet.