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to sibilate
01
to hiss in a way meant to convey disapproval, dissent, or a negative reaction
Examples
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.
02
to voice something in a way that incorporates hissing speech sounds
Examples
He sibilated threats through clenched teeth when confronting the man.
The snakes sibilate warnings at any nearby movement.
03
utter a sibilant
04
pronounce with an initial sibilant
Lexical Tree
sibilation
sibilate
