HUSHES Synonyms
There are 12 hypernyms of the word hushes. (close relations)
Definition of HUSHES
hush
Best Alternative Words for HUSHES
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quieten | verbv | |||||||
verb • become quiet or quieter • make calm or still • cause to be quiet or not talk | ||||||||
still | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||||
adjective • used of pictures; of a single or static photograph not presented so as to create the illusion of motion; or representing objects not capable of motion • not sparkling noun • a static photograph (especially one taken from a movie and used for advertising purposes) • (poetic) tranquil silence • an apparatus used for the distillation of liquids; consists of a vessel in which a substance is vaporized by heat and a condenser where the vapor is condensed • a plant and works where alcoholic drinks are made by distillation adverb • with reference to action or condition; without change, interruption, or cessation • despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession) • to a greater degree or extent; used with comparisons • without moving or making a sound adjective satellite • not in physical motion • marked by absence of sound • (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves • free from noticeable current verb • make calm or still • cause to be quiet or not talk • lessen the intensity of or calm • make motionless | ||||||||
quiesce | verbv | |||||||
verb • become quiet or quieter | ||||||||
quiet | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity • free of noise or uproar; or making little if any sound • (of the sun) characterized by a low level of surface phenomena, such as sunspots noun • a period of calm weather • an untroubled state; free from disturbances • the absence of sound • a disposition free from stress or emotion adverb • with little or no activity or no agitation (`quiet' is a nonstandard variant for `quietly') adjective satellite • not showy or obtrusive • in a softened tone • (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves verb • become quiet or quieter • make calm or still | ||||||||
silence | nounn | |||||||
noun • the state of being silent (as when no one is speaking) • the absence of sound • a refusal to speak when expected • the trait of keeping things secret verb • cause to be quiet or not talk • keep from expression, for example by threats or pressure | ||||||||
stillness | nounn | |||||||
noun • (poetic) tranquil silence • calmness without winds • a state of no motion or movement | ||||||||
wash | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a thin coat of water-base paint • the work of cleansing (usually with soap and water) • the dry bed of an intermittent stream (as at the bottom of a canyon) • the erosive process of washing away soil or gravel by water (as from a roadway) • the flow of air that is driven backwards by an aircraft propeller • a watercolor made by applying a series of monochrome washes one over the other • garments or white goods that can be cleaned by laundering • any enterprise in which losses and gains cancel out verb • clean with some chemical process • cleanse (one's body) with soap and water • cleanse with a cleaning agent, such as soap, and water • move by or as if by water • be capable of being washed • admit to testing or proof • separate dirt or gravel from (precious minerals) • apply a thin coating of paint, metal, etc., to • remove by the application of water or other liquid and soap or some other cleaning agent • form by erosion • make moist • wash or flow against • wash by removing particles • to cleanse (itself or another animal) by licking | ||||||||
hush up | verbv | |||||||
verb • cover up a misdemeanor, fault, or error • cause to be quiet or not talk | ||||||||
pipe down | verbv | |||||||
verb • become quiet or quieter | ||||||||
quiet down | verbv | |||||||
verb • become quiet or quieter | ||||||||
shut up | verbv | |||||||
adjective satellite • closely confined verb • refuse to talk or stop talking; fall silent • place in a place where something cannot be removed or someone cannot escape • cause to be quiet or not talk |