Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the phrase
Hush Up.
Hush Up - as a verb
Cover up a misdemeanor, fault, or error
Example: "Let's not whitewash the crimes of stalin"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gloss oversleek overwhitewash21Cause to be quiet or not talk
Example: "Please silence the children in the church!"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hush10quieten16shut upsilence9still5Hypernyms (Closely Related)
conquer18stamp downsubdue9suppress12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The politician tried to hush up the scandal by bribing the media."
"The company tried to hush up the product defects to protect their reputation."
"The teacher had to hush up the noisy classroom before starting the exam."
"The lawyer advised his client to hush up and not say anything during the trial."