hushing

[US]/[ˈhʌʃɪŋ]/
[UK]/[ˈhʌʃɪŋ]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.To try to make someone quiet, especially by telling them to be quiet.
v. (-ing)To stop or prevent something from being known or discussed.
n.The act of trying to make someone quiet.; A state of silence or quietness.

Phrases & Collocations

hushing the baby

hushing voices

hushed tones

hushing sounds

hushed whispers

hushing up

hushed atmosphere

hushing noises

hushed silence

hushing them

Example Sentences

the librarian gave us a stern look and a hushing gesture.

i felt a wave of anxiety when i noticed the hushing in the room.

the children were playing loudly, prompting a constant hushing from their parents.

she stopped mid-sentence, responding to the hushing from the audience.

the professor asked for hushing the room before starting the lecture.

a general hushing fell over the crowd as the speaker began to talk.

the movie was so intense that any talking resulted in immediate hushing.

he ignored the hushing and continued to tap his pen on the table.

the library rules clearly state that hushing is expected during study hours.

despite the hushing, the baby continued to cry loudly.

the audience responded to the magician's trick with a collective hushing.

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