clam up

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Verb clam up has 1 sense

close up, clam up, dummy up, shut up, belt up, button up, be quiet, keep mum - refuse to talk or stop talking; fall silent; "The children shut up when their father approached"
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Term: Clam up

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1: To become silent or refuse to talk, often due to feeling shy, anxious, or secretive.

Example sentence: She clammed up when the teacher asked her to speak in front of the class.

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Sense 2: To keep something hidden or secret and not reveal any information about it.

Example sentence: The politician clammed up when questioned about his involvement in the scandal.

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: A state of silence or refusal to talk by someone; a period without communication or sharing of thoughts.

Example sentence: After their argument, there was a week-long clam up between the two friends.

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