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clam up

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of clam up

to stop talking

the little girl clammed up when the doctor came into the room

Synonyms of clam up

belt up [British], dry up, dummy up, hush, pipe down, quiet (down), shut up

Words Related to clam up

calm (down), cool (down), settle (down)

Phrases Synonymous with clam up

hold one's tongue (or hold one's peace)

Near Antonyms of clam up

pipe up, sound off, speak out, speak up, spout (off), talk up

Antonyms of clam up

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