noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
gagging; silencing; hushing up
The act of forbidding someone from speaking about something, often used in contexts of suppressing information or preventing leaks.
会社は従業員に口止めをした。
The company silenced its employees.
彼は口止めされ
He was gagged and couldn't tell the truth.
noun
Abbreviation of 口止め料; money paid to keep someone quiet.
See also: 口止め料
彼は口止めとして大金を受け取った。
He received a large sum as hush money.