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keep quiet

VERB
secrete
Synonyms
STRONGEST
stash stow
STRONG
bury cache conceal cover deposit disguise ditch ensconce harbor palm paper seclude secure shroud stonewall veil whitewash withhold
WEAK
cover up finesse hide out keep secret keep to oneself keep under wraps plant squirrel stash away sweep under rug
Antonyms
STRONG
disregard expose ignore lay bare let go let out open reveal take out uncover
WEAK
fill pour in tell

Example Sentences

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"When I was younger I used to just keep quiet and felt patronised and belittled," she said.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

He’s become close to a father and his usually nonverbal son who can’t keep quiet at shows, asking questions and singing along.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026

Late night legend David Letterman was an anchor of the CBS lineup for over two decades, and he can’t keep quiet about what he’s seeing from the network’s news division.

From Salon • Jan. 11, 2026

After you apologize and express a desire to heal, keep quiet.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 2, 2025

Just keep quiet, Potter, otherwise you’ll lose what limited popularity you already have.

From "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" by J.K. Rowling