What is another word for Hushing?

Pronunciation: [hˈʌʃɪŋ] (IPA)

Hushing is a word used to describe the act of making something quieter or putting an end to something. Some synonyms for the word "hushing" include silencing, muting, quietening, muffling, and dulcifying. Each of these words can be used to describe the act of making something less noisy or reducing the volume of sound. Another synonym for hushing is shushing, which is often used to describe the act of telling someone to be quiet. Each of these words can be used interchangeably depending on the context in which they are used, but they all have the same basic meaning of reducing or eliminating noise.

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What are the hypernyms for Hushing?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Hushing

Some new feeling of peace was creeping into her heart and Hushing all its turmoil into a sweet rest.
"A Vanished Hand"
Sarah Doudney
Well, I succeeded, by bribes and threats, in Hushing up the whole affair and keeping it out of the papers, while by those who knew of the incident it was soon forgotten.
"The Secrets of Potsdam"
William Le Queux
Her mother sat at his side, Hushing Bobby in her arms.
"The Eye of Dread"
Payne Erskine

Related words: silence, private conversations, phone conversations, quiet conversation, shushing

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