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hush vs stamp down

stamp down vs hush

hush is a noun but stamp down is not a noun.

hush and stamp down both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hush Yes No Yes No
stamp down No No Yes No
As verbs, stamp down is a hypernym of hush; that is, stamp down is a word with a broader meaning than hush:
  • hush: cause to be quiet or not talk
  • stamp down: bring under control by force or authority
Other hypernyms of hush include conquer, subdue, suppress.
hush (noun) stamp down (noun)
(poetic) tranquil silence
hush (verb) stamp down (verb)
become quiet or still; fall silent bring under control by force or authority
cause to be quiet or not talk
run water over the ground to erode (soil), revealing the underlying strata and valuable minerals
wash by removing particles
become quiet or quieter
Difference between hush and stamp down

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