Hush

usgb/hʌʃ/
verb

Make (someone) be quiet or stop talking.

The teacher hushed the students before the examination started.
Visual representation of "hush" - Make (someone) be quiet or stop talking.

Often appears as...

  • hush someone
  • hush up
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Command Quiet

Used to immediately stop noise, usually in a soft but firm tone.

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The librarian hushed the noisy readers.
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Parental Soothing

Parents often use 'hush' gently to comfort and quieten their child.

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The mother hushed her crying baby.
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Quick Silence

Can indicate a sudden need for silence, possibly due to an unexpected occurrence.

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She hushed the group as footsteps approached.
Visual representation of the word "Hush"

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