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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)

haw, hem
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

speak, talk

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