What is another word for shut it?

Pronunciation: [ʃˈʌt ɪt] (IPA)

"Shut it" is a phrase commonly used to tell someone to be quiet or to stop talking. However, there are many synonyms that can be used instead, depending on the situation and level of respect needed. Similar expressions include "zip it," "hold your tongue," "hush up," and "button your lips." In more formal settings, phrases like "please keep silent" or "let's maintain a quiet environment" would be more appropriate. Different words may have different connotations, so it is essential to choose the right synonym to convey the desired message effectively.

Synonyms for Shut it:

What are the hypernyms for Shut it?

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

    quiet down, end it, close it, STOP IT, Cease it, Finish it, Quiet it, Silence it, Terminate it.

Famous quotes with Shut it

  • I have this phobia: I don't like mirrors. And I don't watch myself on television. If anything comes on, I make them shut it off, or I leave the room.
    Pamela Anderson
  • We're all so mauled by information, but it's recycled information. We need to shut it out. So, you've got to get bizarre. This is an artist's purpose - to break away from the recycled. Performance art can do that.
    Jack Bowman
  • Like you, I'm fed up with business as usual in Washington. Send me to Congress, and I won't tweak our broken system. I'll shut it down.
    Francine Busby
  • The object of opening the mind, as of opening the mouth, is to shut it again on something solid.
    Gilbert K. Chesterton
  • It's been all over the press, and schools are deciding to shut it down. We released a public announcement saying that we had some potential solutions that we were working with, and once we had something concrete we would start implementing it and approach schools.
    Shawn Fanning

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