Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

hush-up

verb
/hʌʃ ʌp/
Definition
To suppress or stifle information or to quiet someone.
Examples
  • They tried to hush-up the scandal before it reached the media.
  • When he began to speak out, they urged him to hush-up.
Meaning
The term ‘hush-up’ refers to the act of concealing or silencing something, often involving keeping a secret or preventing a public disclosure.
Synonyms
  • silence
  • muffle
  • quiet
  • conceal
  • cover up