Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

hush

verb
/hʌʃ/
Definition
to make or become silent
Examples
  • She hushed the crowd before the performance began.
  • He tried to hush the baby to help her fall asleep.
  • We need to hush our voices during the movie.
Meaning
Hush refers to a state of quietness or the act of silencing someone or something. It often implies that there is a need for calm or stillness.
Synonyms
  • silence
  • quiet
  • muffle
  • still
  • calm