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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.
02
to voice something in a way that incorporates hissing speech sounds
Examples
He sibilated threats through clenched teeth when confronting the man.
03
utter a sibilant
04
pronounce with an initial sibilant
Lexical Tree
sibilation
sibilate
