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hush Synonyms
Another word for hush
Choosing another word for hush depends on context, so the 23 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A silence or stillness, especially one that falls suddenly after noise.
Usage Example
"An expectant silence fell over the auditorium as the conductor raised his baton."
Strongest
silence
quiet
stillness
Strong
quietness
quietude
calm
tranquility
peace
• verb (Context 2)
To make or become silent, quiet, or calm.
Usage Example
"The librarian gently hushed the students who were whispering near the reference desk."
Strongest
silence
quiet
shush
quieten
Strong
still
soothe
calm
pacify
Weak
quieting
• interjection (Context 3)
Used to command or request someone to be quiet or stop crying.
Usage Example
"shh, the baby is finally asleep in the next room."
Strongest
shh
shush
quiet
Strong
silence
whisht
• verb (Context 4)
To suppress or keep secret from public knowledge (usually followed by 'up').
Usage Example
"The board of directors attempted to hush up the financial scandal before the annual meeting."
Strongest
hush up
cover up
suppress
Strong
conceal
stifle
quash
squelch
Opposites of hush
The opposite of hush shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
clamor
reveal
uproar
expose
noise
disclose
publicize
tumult
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Hush. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/hush