Clam up and Quash

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Clam up

Clam up verb - To stop talking.

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Quash and clam up are semantically related. in silence topic. In some cases you can use "Quash" instead a verb "Clam up", when it comes to topics like make or be quiet.

Quash

Quash verb - To put a stop to (something) by the use of force.

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Synonyms for Quash

Antonyms for Quash

Clam up and quash are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Clam up" instead a verb "Quash".

Nearby Word: quashing

Mutual synonyms

squash
subdue
extinguish
repress
check
quell
stifle
suppress
stop
kill
deny
curb
silence
smother
strangle
squelch
black out
choke off
sit on

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