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CLOSEMOUTHED Synonyms

There are 13 synonyms of the word closemouthed. (exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the word closemouthed. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for CLOSEMOUTHED

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secretive
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• inclined to secrecy or reticence about divulging information

hush-hush
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective satellite

• conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods

mum
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• of China

• informal terms for a mother

• secrecy

adjective satellite

• failing to speak or communicate etc when expected to

mute
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• a deaf person who is unable to speak

• a device used to soften the tone of a musical instrument

adjective satellite

• expressed without speech

• unable to speak because of hereditary deafness

verb

• deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping

reserved
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective

• set aside for the use of a particular person or party

• marked by self-restraint and reticence

reticent
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• temperamentally disinclined to talk

• cool and formal in manner

• reluctant to draw attention to yourself

silent
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• marked by absence of sound

• failing to speak or communicate etc when expected to

• implied by or inferred from actions or statements

• not made to sound

• having a frequency below or above the range of human audibility

• unable to speak because of hereditary deafness

• expressed without speech

taciturn
adjectiveadj
adjective

• habitually reserved and uncommunicative

uncommunicative
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not inclined to talk or give information or express opinions

unforthcoming
adjectiveadj
adjective

• Not forthcoming; laconic or uncooperative

close
verb, adverb, noun, adjectivev, adv, n, adj
adjective

• at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

• close in relevance or relationship

• not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances

noun

• the temporal end; the concluding time

• the last section of a communication

• the concluding part of any performance

adverb

• near in time or place or relationship

• in an attentive manner

adjective satellite

• rigorously attentive; strict and thorough

• marked by fidelity to an original

• (of a contest or contestants) evenly matched

• crowded

• lacking fresh air

• of textiles

• strictly confined or guarded

• confined to specific persons

• fitting closely but comfortably

• used of hair or haircuts

• giving or spending with reluctance

• inclined to secrecy or reticence about divulging information

verb

• move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

• become closed

• cease to operate or cause to cease operating

• finish or terminate (meetings, speeches, etc.)

• come to a close

• complete a business deal, negotiation, or an agreement

• be priced or listed when trading stops

• engage at close quarters

• cause a window or an application to disappear on a computer desktop

• change one's body stance so that the forward shoulder and foot are closer to the intended point of impact

• come together, as if in an embrace

• draw near

• bring together all the elements or parts of

• bar access to

• fill or stop up

• unite or bring into contact or bring together the edges of

• finish a game in baseball by protecting a lead

closelipped
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• inclined to secrecy or reticence about divulging information

tightlipped
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• inclined to secrecy or reticence about divulging information

Best Hypernyms For CLOSEMOUTHED

Here is a list of related hypernyms for closemouthed, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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reserved reticent secretive

Alternatives for SECRETIVE

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