hushing

[ˈhʌʃɪŋ]

hushing Definition

• 1. the act of making something quiet or secret
• 2. the sound of wind or water rushing or rustling

Using hushing: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "hushing" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The teacher signaled for hushing in the classroom.

• Example

  The hushing of the leaves was the only sound in the forest.

• Example

  The hushing of the crowd was a sign that the performance was about to begin.

hushing Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for hushing

• silencing
• quieting
• muffling
• muzzling
• suppressing

Phrases with hushing

• hush money

  money paid to someone to keep them from revealing embarrassing or damaging information

  Example

  The politician was accused of paying hush money to his mistress.

• hush-hush

  kept secret or hidden from public knowledge

  Example

  The company's new product is still hush-hush, and no one knows what it is yet.

• hush up

  to make someone be quiet or to stop talking about something

  Example

  I wish you would hush up about your ex-boyfriend already.

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Summary: hushing in Brief

The term 'hushing' [ˈhʌʃɪŋ] refers to the act of making something quiet or secret, as well as the sound of wind or water rushing or rustling. It can be used in phrases like 'hush money,' referring to money paid to keep someone quiet, and 'hush-hush,' meaning kept secret. 'Hush up' means to make someone be quiet or stop talking about something.