Hush up

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phrasal verb

To stop someone from talking or to stop information from becoming public.

They tried to hush up the accident, but the news leaked out anyway.
Visual representation of "hush up" - To stop someone from talking or to stop information from becoming public

Often appears as...

  • hush up a scandal
  • hush up a report

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Colloquial

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Concealment

Often used when someone tries to keep a wrongdoing or mistake secret.

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The company attempted to hush up the toxic spill.
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Negative Connotation

The phrase carries a slightly negative tone as it suggests deception or dishonesty.

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Despite efforts to hush up the affair, the politician faced backlash.
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Sensitive Situations

Commonly used in the context of sensitive or potentially scandalous situations.

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The agency did everything to hush up the failed operation.
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