noun, verb ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The act of one who hushes, or calls for silence. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval) wordnet
3. 3
   The use of a heavy discharge of water to uncover a mineral vein or wash ore. uncountable

Verb

1. 1
   present participle and gerund of hush form-of, gerund, participle, present

Synonyms

All synonyms

abatementalleviationbuzzcalmingdeadeningdiminution

Example

More examples

"Dmitri put his finger over his lips, making a hushing sound."

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