Definition of Hush
Hush
Hush
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
To make someone or something be quiet or still.
e.g. The librarian said "hush" to the noisy children in the reading room.
(noun)
silence;
e.g. There was a hush amongst the audience after the obviously awkward performance.
(verb)
to become quiet or silent;
e.g. The child hushed when the mother started to yell.
(verb)
to allay or make calm;
e.g. I tried to hush her fears about attending school by telling her that she could make new friends there.
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