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Hushing (noun) means the act of telling someone to be quiet, or of making something go quiet.

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1
The act of telling someone to be quiet, or of making something go quiet.
2
A method of exposing a mineral vein or washing ore by letting loose a strong rush of water.
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What is the meaning of hushing?
"hushing" (noun) means the act of telling someone to be quiet, or of making something go quiet.
What is another word for hushing?
Other words for "hushing" include fizzle, sibilation, hiss, hissing.
What are the different meanings of hushing?
"hushing" has 2 main meanings: 1. The act of telling someone to be quiet, or of making something go quiet; 2. A method of exposing a mineral vein or washing ore by letting loose a strong rush of water.

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