What is another word for Hist?

Pronunciation: [hˈɪst] (IPA)

The term "Hist" has a variety of synonyms that can be used in place of the original word. Some of the most common synonyms for Hist include 'Shh', 'Hush', 'Ssh', 'Quiet', 'Silence', and 'Hush-hush'. These words are often used as a command or instruction to keep quiet or remain silent. Other synonyms for the word Hist include 'Suppress', 'Muffle', and 'Stifle'. These words imply a more intentional effort to silence or dampen sound. Using synonyms for Hist can add variety to your writing or speech and make your message more clear and concise.

What are the hypernyms for Hist?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Hist

333-4; quotation from Hist.
"The Fairy-Faith in Celtic Countries"
W. Y. Evans Wentz
Antonio guardedly peeped out of his concealment, and seeing his mistress alone, "Hist, Margarida, Hist!"
"The Prime Minister"
W.H.G. Kingston
199 Hist, but a word, fair and soft!
"A Handbook to the Works of Browning (6th ed.)"
Mrs. Sutherland Orr

Famous quotes with Hist

  • It was no further from the compromises of 1850 to the repeal of the Missouri bill in 1854, than it was from the annexation of Texas in 1845 to the compromises. Slavery had no reason to fear that it could not take one more step, and one more, every few years. If freedom will bear a pinch, it argued, it will bear a blow. If a blow, a kick. If a kick, we'll throw it and throttle it. The burglar who has quietly mounted one stair does not see why he may not mount the next. There is a risk; that is all. The master of the house sleeps quietly on. The burglar mounts another stair. Still the sleeper sleeps. Another. There is no motion yet. He mounts another. No reason for alarm. Hist! the last stair creeks ; the master awakes — springs to his feet — grasps his weapon — aims — fires. Do you think he will sleep again ? I don't believe he will.
    George William Curtis
  • Hist, now, between you an' meself and the stanchion there, this Wolf Larsen is a regular devil, an' the Ghost'll be a hell ship like she's always been since he had hold iv her.
    Jack London

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