Synonyms of hold one's tongue

hold one's tongue

phrase

variants or hold one's peace

as in quiet (down)

to stop talking

There are times when it is more prudent to hold your tongue than to express your opinion.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• quiet (down)
• hush
• dry up
• settle (down)
• shut up
• dummy up
• cool (down)
• calm (down)
• pipe down
• clam up
• belt up
• hem
• haw

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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