|
|
Definition of Hush up
1. Verb. Cover up a misdemeanor, fault, or error. "She tried to gloss over her mistakes"
Generic synonyms: Cover, Cover Up
Derivative terms: Whitewash
2. Verb. Cause to be quiet or not talk. "Please silence the children in the church!"
Specialized synonyms: Shush, Calm Down, Lull, Shout Down, Gag, Muzzle
Causes: Hush
Generic synonyms: Conquer, Curb, Inhibit, Stamp Down, Subdue, Suppress
Related verbs: Hush, Pipe Down, Quiesce, Quiet, Quiet Down, Quieten
Derivative terms: Hush, Silence, Silence, Silence, Silencer, Silencer, Still
Antonyms: Louden
Definition of Hush up
1. Verb. (intransitive informal) To become quiet; to cease making sounds. ¹
2. Verb. (transitive) To keep secret, to prevent from becoming known. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Hush Up
Literary usage of Hush up
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. London Society edited by James Hogg, Florence Marryat (1879)
"for Sir Peter and his wife were •willing to hush up the matter. Two hours later
Lady Char- The plunder was all found in a "meigh had recovered possession of ..."
2. Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern by Charles Dudley Warner, Hamilton Wright Mabie, Lucia Isabella Gilbert Runkle, George H Warner (1902)
"Brer Fox roll his eye en say, 'Man, ain't you gwine ter hush up, 'fo' you gi' me de
... Please hush up! ' " De little Rabs play off furder en furder, ..."
Other Resources:
