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  • verb intransitive, informal To become quiet; to cease making sounds.
  • verb transitive To keep secret, to prevent from becoming known.

from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

  • verb cause to be quiet or not talk
  • verb cover up a misdemeanor, fault, or error

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