hush
//hʌʃ//
Verb
hushInfinitive
hushPresent tense
hushedPast tense
hushedPast participle
hushingPresent participle
hushesThird-person singular
1
To make or become silent or quiet.
She hushed the crying baby by singing a lullaby.
2
To suppress or conceal something, especially information.
The company tried to hush the scandal.
Noun
1
A state of silence or stillness.
A hush fell over the room when the speaker began.
Interjection
1
Used to tell someone to be quiet or stop talking.
Hush! The baby is sleeping.