hush up

Verb (2)

1. cover up a misdemeanor, fault, or error“Let's not whitewash the crimes of Stalin”“She tried to gloss over her mistakes”Synonyms: whitewashgloss oversleek overMore general cover, cover up
2. cause to be quiet or not talk“Please silence the children in the church!”Synonyms: hushquietensilencestillshut upMore general suppress, stamp downMore specific gag, lull, shush, shout downCauses hushSimilar quieten, hush