What is another word for shut (up)?

Pronunciation: [ʃˈʌt ˈʌp] (IPA)

When it comes to finding synonyms for the phrase "shut up," there are a variety of words and phrases that can be used. Some of the more commonly used options include "be quiet," "hush," "shh," "silence," "zip it," and "keep it down." Each of these phrases essentially carries the same message as "shut up," but they are often used in different situations or contexts. For example, "be quiet" may be more appropriate when addressing a group of people, while "zip it" is often used in a more humorous or lighthearted way. Ultimately, the choice of phrase will depend on the specific situation and the speaker's preferred tone.

What are the hypernyms for Shut (up)?

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

    be quiet, hush, cease speaking, stay silent, terminate conversation.

Famous quotes with Shut (up)

  • I wish Frank Sinatra would just shut (up) and sing.
    Lauren Bacall
  • There are people who tell you to shut (up) because you're just a celebrity, but pundits, talking heads, they're every bit the celebrity and a lot of them aren't any more qualified than the average man on the street.
    Kevin Bacon
  • I've directed a fair amount of television series - so I'm always trying to learn new things. One episode was all hand-held and I'm trying to get better at when you should do things and when you should just shut (up) and watch what the people are saying.
    Bob Balaban
  • It's okay to be fat. So you're fat. Just be fat and shut (up) about it.
    Roseanne Barr
  • There are joys which long to be ours. God sends ten thousands truths, which come about us like birds seeking inlet; but we are shut (up) to them, and so they bring us nothing, but sit and sing awhile upon the roof, and then fly away.
    Henry Ward Beecher

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