shush Synonyms
Another word for shush
• interjection (Context 1)
Used as a command to demand or request immediate silence or quietness.
"shh! The baby has finally fallen asleep in the next room."
• verb (Context 2)
To tell or signal someone to be quiet, especially by making a soft 'sh' sound.
"The audience member politely shushed the people chatting behind him as the theater lights dimmed."
• noun (Context 3)
A sibilant utterance or gesture made to tell someone to be quiet.
"With a quick hush and a finger pressed to her lips, the librarian reminded the students to lower their voices."
• verb (Context 4)
To become quiet or stop talking.
"If you hush for a moment, you can hear the owl calling in the woods."
• verb (Context 5)
To make a soft, rustling, or sibilant sound (of water, wind, or fabric).
"The small waves shushed gently against the sandy shore all afternoon."
Opposites of shush
The opposite of shush shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: