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clamming up

ADJECTIVE

Synonyms

STRONG

hidden private retired secluded

WEAK

buttoned-up buttoning one's lip close-lipped closemouthed hush-hush mum's the word reticent secretive silent taciturn tight chops tight-lipped uncommunicative unforthcoming zipping one's lips

Antonyms

STRONG

gossipy indiscreet open

WEAK

public

Example Sentences

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It’s not clear whether Mor was lying or simply spoke without Belkin’s authorization and is clamming up now.

From The Verge • Apr. 27, 2022

After his parents’ divorce, why is this 4-year-old clamming up?

From Washington Post • Jul. 13, 2021

Investigators said those who were clamming up included the bride, KPRC-TV reported.

From Fox News • Aug. 22, 2020

“If I were in charge of intelligence operations, I would be worried about sources clamming up tonight.”

From New York Times • May 24, 2019

Mom totally shuts down, clamming up and falling silent.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman