[
US
/ˈhəʃ/
]
[ UK /hˈʌʃ/ ]
[ UK /hˈʌʃ/ ]
Synonyms
An absence of motion or disturbance
To hold (something requiring an outlet) in check
restraint
throttle
gag
strangle
smother
repress
quench
muffle
squelch
Also used with up: burke
(Informal) sit on (or upon)
hold back
hold down
choke (back)
To prevent (something) from being known
hide
mask
conceal
veil
shroud
keep under wraps
Idioms: keep under cover
cover (up)
enshroud
Also used with up: cloak
To keep from being published or transmitted
The absence of sound or noise
To cause to become silent
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