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HUSH UP

(verb)
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Definitions

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 overwhitewash

Cause to be quiet or not talk

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hushquietenshut upsilencestill
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
conquerstamp downsubduesuppress
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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