hush

//hʌʃ//
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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.

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Interjection

1

Used to tell someone to be quiet or stop talking.

Hush! The baby is sleeping.