keep quiet

/kip ˌkwaɪət/
/kip ˈkwaɪɛt/
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Other forms: kept quiet; keeping quiet; keeps quiet

Definitions of keep quiet
  1. verb
    refrain from divulging sensitive information; keep quiet about confidential information
    synonyms: keep one's mouth shut, shut one's mouth
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    antonyms:
    talk
    divulge confidential information or secrets
    spill, talk
    reveal information
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