shut your mouth

The phrase “shut your mouth” has 3 syllables: shut your mouth

It's pronounced as /ʃʌt jʊr maʊθ/


What is synonym and antonym for shut your mouth?

In the thesaurus, “shut your mouth” has 7 synonyms and 6 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for shut your mouth along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for shut your mouth

  • be quiet
  • be silent
  • hold your tongue
  • keep quiet
  • silence yourself
  • stop talking
  • zip it

Antonyms for shut your mouth

  • express yourself
  • say something
  • speak freely
  • speak up
  • talk
  • voice your opinion

Meanings of shut your mouth

  • verb
    1. It is a direct and often rude command telling someone to stop talking.

Example Sentences

  • He angrily told her to shut your mouth during the argument.
  • The coach shouted shut your mouth when the players would not stop talking.
  • She wanted to say something back but chose not to shut your mouth rudely.
  • It is never polite to tell someone shut your mouth in public.
  • He joked by saying shut your mouth when he heard the surprise news.

On this page you'll find 13 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to shut your mouth, such as: be quiet, be silent, express yourself, hold your tongue, keep quiet, say something, silence yourself.

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