Shush — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /ˈshəsh/

Meaning & Definition of Shush

Shush (verb)

  1. to urge to be quiet, hush

Shush (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to stop the noise or speech of

    "shushed the crying baby"

    similar: dumb, extinguish, hush, mute, quell, quiet, quieten (chiefly British), settle, shut up, silence, squelch, still
    near: agitate, stir

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Shush

The most common words with a similar meaning to Shush:

Chiefly British: quieten
dumb, extinguish, hush, mute, quell, quiet, settle, shut up, silence, squelch, still

Near Antonyms of Shush

agitate, stir

Word Forms of Shush

Inflections: shushed, shushing, shushes

Derived words: shush (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Shush

imitative

First known use: 1925

Frequently Asked Questions about Shush

What does "Shush" mean?

"Shush" means to urge to be quiet, hush. As a verb, it is defined as: to urge to be quiet, hush.

What is another word for "Shush"?

Other words for "Shush" include dumb, extinguish, hush, mute, quell, quiet, quieten and settle. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Shush" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Shush"?

There are 12 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Shush". Common alternatives include dumb, extinguish, hush, mute, quell, quiet, quieten, settle, shut up and silence.

How do you use "Shush" in a sentence?

Examples of "Shush" in a sentence: "shushed the crying baby".

Is "Shush" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Shush" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Shush"?

"Shush" is pronounced /ˈshəsh/.

What is the origin of the word "Shush"?

"Shush" comes from imitative. First known use: 1925.

What is another word for "Shush" meaning "to stop the noise or speech of"?

When "Shush" (verb) means to stop the noise or speech of, synonyms include dumb, extinguish, hush, mute, quell and quiet.