husher
One who quiets
A husher is someone who hushes—quieting others or urging silence.
The word appears occasionally for ushers in theaters or churches who shush noisy patrons: The husher glared at the teenagers whispering during the sermon.
In some dialects, husher describes anything impressive enough to silence criticism or doubt.
Device that inhibits output
- mufflerSound-dampening exhaust component
- dampenerThing that reduces force
- soundproofingPreventing noise transmission
- gagMouth restraint or jest
muzzle · quieter · shusher · pacifier · soother · silencing · deadening · acoustic
Speech without full voice
- silenceTotal lack of sound
- stillnessComplete lack of motion
- murmurSoft, indistinct continuous sound
- softYielding to touch
mute · subdued · gentle · low · soundless · noiseless · inaudible · shush
Collection manager at reading hall
- parentMother or father
- usherOne who seats guests
- teacherOne who instructs others
- caretakerOne who maintains property
nanny · moderator · attendant · nurse · caregiver · babysitter · monitor · guardian
Reducing distress or discomfort
- lullabySoothing song for babies
- pacifyingCalming someone agitated
- tranquilityUndisturbed peacefulness
- serenityUndisturbed mental quietude
calmness · restfulness · settling · quieting · gentleness · peacefulness · relaxation · composure
suppressor
Device that inhibits output
- mufflerSound-dampening exhaust component
- dampenerThing that reduces force
- soundproofingPreventing noise transmission
gag · muzzle · quieter · shusher · pacifier · soother · silencing · deadening · acoustic · noise-canceling
whisper
Speech without full voice
soft · mute · subdued · gentle · low · soundless · noiseless · inaudible · shush · pianissimo
librarian
Collection manager at reading hall
caretaker · nanny · moderator · attendant · nurse · caregiver · babysitter · monitor · guardian · peacekeeper
soothing
Reducing distress or discomfort
- lullabySoothing song for babies
- pacifyingCalming someone agitated
- tranquilityUndisturbed peacefulness
serenity · calmness · restfulness · settling · quieting · gentleness · peacefulness · relaxation · composure · reassurance
husheramplifier
Signal-strengthening electronic device
loudspeaker · megaphone · bullhorn · noisemaker · loudmouth
husherbroadcaster
One who transmits programs
announcer · proclaimer · amplifier · encourager · megaphone
- hush upSuppress information deliberately
- hush moneyPayment to ensure secrecy
- hushed upConcealed from disclosure
- hushing upConcealing to prevent disclosure
- hush puppiesFried cornmeal side dish
- hush hushExtremely secret, concealed