closemouth

/ˈkloʊsmoʊθ/

Definitions

1. verb

to remain silent or uncommunicative, especially in order to avoid giving information

“The witness closemouthed about the incident.”

2. noun

a person who is unwilling to talk or share information

“The closemouth is a major obstacle in the investigation.”

Synonyms

  • clam up
  • keep quiet

Antonyms

  • open up
  • talk freely