shut up
verbHow many syllables in shut up?
There are 2 syllables in the word shut up.How to pronounce shut up:
Definition of shut up:
- shut up (verb):
- to cause (a person) to stop talking
Synonyms for shut up:
belt up
calm (down)
clam up
cool (down)
dry up
dummy up
hold one's peace
hold one's tongue
hush
pipe down
quiet (down)
settle (down)
Antonyms for shut up:
pipe up
speak
speak up
talk
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