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subdue vs hush up

hush up vs subdue

subdue and hush up both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
subdue No No Yes No
hush up No No Yes No
As verbs, hush up is a hyponym of subdue; that is, hush up is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than subdue:
  • subdue: bring under control by force or authority
  • hush up: cause to be quiet or not talk
subdue (verb) hush up (verb)
correct by punishment or discipline cause to be quiet or not talk
bring under control by force or authority cover up a misdemeanor, fault, or error
make subordinate, dependent, or subservient
get on top of; deal with successfully
hold within limits and control
put down by force or intimidation
Difference between subdue and hush up

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