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Vocabulary Entry
shush
|verb • noun
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V
verb
To make someone or something quiet, typically by using the words 'shush' or similar sounds.
Example Sentences
"She shushed the children so they wouldn't disturb the movie."
"He tried to shush his barking dog during the video call."
"The librarian shushed the group of loud students."
N
noun
A sound used to urge someone to be silent or quiet.
Example Sentences
"With a gentle shush, she calmed the crying baby."
"The loud shush from the crowd indicated they wanted silence."
"He responded to the noise with a quick shush, hoping to regain peace."