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HUSH UP

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There are 2 meanings of the phrase Hush Up.

Hush Up - as a verb

Cover up a misdemeanor, fault, or error

Example: "Let's not whitewash the crimes of stalin"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gloss oversleek overwhitewash21

Cause to be quiet or not talk

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hush10quieten16shut upsilence9still5
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
conquer18stamp downsubdue9suppress12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The politician tried to hush up the scandal by bribing the media."
"The company tried to hush up the product defects to protect their reputation."
"The teacher had to hush up the noisy classroom before starting the exam."
"The lawyer advised his client to hush up and not say anything during the trial."
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