as in to silence
to stop the noise or speech of shushed the crying baby

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of shush The players did a lap of honour, with Bellingham celebrating with his team’s supporters and shushing the Barca fans. Mario Cortegana, The Athletic, 21 Apr. 2024 Other players use this tactic too, including Djokovic’s friend Nick Kyrgios (on many occasions), Sebastian Korda at this year’s Italian Open in Rome, and Taylor Fritz, who shushed an entire stadium after beating Frenchman Arthur Rinderknech at Roland Garros in 2023. Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 13 July 2024 The Brazilian is back in the headlines for cupping his ears and shushing the home crowd at the weekend as Madrid beat Real Sociedad 2-0 in Anoeta. Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024 There’s no scolding kids for turning in books late or shushing noisy students. Scottie Andrew, CNN, 29 Sep. 2024 See All Example Sentences for shush
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shush
Verb
  • While Politkovskaya was ultimately silenced, her legacy lives on and her story serves as a reminder of the dangers that journalists face and the importance of protecting their right to report the news, without fear of death or reprisal.
    Alex Ritman, Variety, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Now, Homan’s administration wants to use the awesome powers of the federal law enforcement apparatus to intimidate and silence those who disagree with their policy agenda.
    New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 13 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • In that meeting, Trump and Macron embraced and shook hands for about 17 seconds and once again engaged in a handshake and hushed whispers that sparked public conversation.
    Matt Robison, Newsweek, 24 Feb. 2025
  • While brands cite rising ingredient costs, sustainability efforts, and product shelf-life concerns, these explanations may not be enough to hush growing skepticism.
    Tiana Randall, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • While the event generated significant online discussion and participation from some consumer groups, the data suggests its impact on major corporations was muted.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
  • The lawsuit says San Diego Central Jail staff have routinely violated the facility’s policies by ignoring or muting intercom calls.
    Julia Marnin, Sacramento Bee, 25 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • This philosophy has inspired wellness practitioners precisely because there is no better way to quiet our minds and appreciate the small pleasures of life than to pause and observe nature each day.
    Ana Morales, Vogue, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Listen More and Then Listen More: Listening requires leaders to manage their own mental chatter, quiet their judgement, and choose to be curious.
    Ellen Choi, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • He’s settled well on Merseyside, building tight bonds with fellow pros like Darwin Núñez and Alexis Mac Allister, and knows the Kop’s rocking song about his path to Merseyside and goalscoring endeavors.
    Henry Flynn, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
  • Continue reading … Click here for more cartoons… MEDIA MIC DROP – Anti-woke comedian calls out liberals for rehashing a debate country has already settled.
    Fox News, Fox News, 17 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Where conspiracies dumb us down to eventually believe that nothing is actually true?
    S.E. Cupp, New York Daily News, 4 Feb. 2025
  • In order to save time, space, or money, audio companies will often take the design of a larger, more expensive device and dumb it down slightly to make a product that's more accessible, and probably better for most of us.
    Parker Hall, WIRED, 6 May 2021

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Shush.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shush. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!