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| shusher ( n.) | |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | tactiusfex, silencer |
| Applies to | headmates |
| Coiner | Post Apocalyptic Pack |
Not to be confused with Silencer.
A shusher, also called a tactiusfex, is a system member who keeps other headmates quiet about subjects that they deem unsafe for said headmate to talk about, whether in-system or outside of the system. This can manifest in many ways, but a common way is for the shusher to quiet those who are speaking too much about the system's abuse or trauma to those outside the system. These headmates often believe that what they are doing is best for the system.
History[edit | edit source]
Term was coined by the Post Apocalyptic Pack. The term tactiusfex come from the root tactius which means quiet and the suffix -fex which means maker or to make.
Related Terms[edit | edit source]
Obfuscator, secret keeper, and confuser are similar terms.
May be considered a type of protector or persecutor depending on circumstances.
