money that you pay someone to stop them telling anyone else about something that you want to keep secret.

His assistant had been paid hush money to stop him from speaking to the press.

• keep posted
• keep powder dry
• keep quiet
• keep quiet about
• keep quiet about something
• keep shirt on
• Keep shirt on!
• keep someone at arm's length
• keep someone at bay
• keep someone company
• keep someone down
• keep someone guessing
• keep someone in check
• keep someone in mind
• keep someone in the dark
• keep someone in the picture
• keep someone on a short leash
• keep someone on a tight leash
• keep someone on the edge of seat
• keep someone on the edge of their seat
• keep someone on their toes
• keep someone on toes
• keep someone posted
• keep someone sweet
• keep someone up