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HUSH

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Hush.

How to pronounce hush:

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Hush - as a noun

(poetic) tranquil silence

Example: "The still of the night"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
still5stillness9

Hush - as a verb

Become quiet or still; fall silent

Example: "Hush my baby!"

Cause to be quiet or not talk

Example: "Please silence the children in the church!"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hush upquieten16shut upsilence9still5
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
conquer18stamp downsubdue9suppress12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Become quiet or quieter

Example: "The audience fell silent when the speaker entered"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pipe downquiesce18quiet14quiet downquieten16

Wash by removing particles

Example: "Wash ores"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
wash10

Run water over the ground to erode (soil), revealing the underlying strata and valuable minerals

Example Sentences

"She hushed her baby to sleep with a lullaby."
"The teacher hushed the students before starting the exam."
"He hushed the crowd with a wave of his hand."
"The librarian hushed the noisy reader in the library."
"The parents hushed their children to avoid waking the neighbors."
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Word Game Points

Is HUSH a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, hush is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

HUSH has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is HUSH a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, hush is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
HUSH has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is HUSH a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, hush is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
HUSH has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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