Sibilate
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British pronunciation/sˈɪbɪlˌeɪt/
American pronunciation/sˈɪbᵻlˌeɪt/

Definition och Betydelse av "sibilate"

to sibilate
01

to hiss in a way meant to convey disapproval, dissent, or a negative reaction

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When the umpire made the questionable call, fans in the bleachers loudly sibilated their disagreement.
Members of the opposing party sibilated en masse as the bill they opposed was passed.
When their rival scored the winning goal, supporters of the home team could be heard sibilating in stadiums around the nation.
02

to voice something in a way that incorporates hissing speech sounds

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He sibilated threats through clenched teeth when confronting the man.
The snakes sibilate warnings at any nearby movement.
03

sibilera, utsäga ett sibilant ljud

utter a sibilant
04

pronounce with an initial sibilant

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