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hush vs suppress

suppress vs hush

hush is a noun but suppress is not a noun.

hush and suppress both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hush Yes No Yes No
suppress No No Yes No
As verbs, suppress is a hypernym of hush; that is, suppress is a word with a broader meaning than hush:
  • hush: cause to be quiet or not talk
  • suppress: bring under control by force or authority
Other hypernyms of hush include conquer, stamp down, subdue.
hush (noun) suppress (noun)
(poetic) tranquil silence
hush (verb) suppress (verb)
become quiet or still; fall silent bring under control by force or authority
cause to be quiet or not talk lessen to the point of stopping
run water over the ground to erode (soil), revealing the underlying strata and valuable minerals put out of one's consciousness
wash by removing particles consciously restrain from showing; of emotions, desires, impulses, or behavior
become quiet or quieter come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority
Difference between hush and suppress

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