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Define the word keep quiet

keep quiet
     v : refrain from divulging sensitive information; keep quiet
         about confidential information; "Don't tell him any
         secrets--he cannot keep his mouth shut!" [syn: shut one's mouth, keep one's mouth shut] [ant: spill the beans]

33 Moby Thesaurus words for "keep quiet":
   abide, be mute, be silent, be still, coast, forswear speech,
   freeze, keep mum, keep silent, keep still, lie still, make no sign,
   mark time, not breathe, not stir, play dumb, remain,
   remain motionless, repose, rest, say nothing, shut up, stand,
   stand fast, stand firm, stand mute, stand still, stay, stay put,
   stick, stick fast, tarry, tread water