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SIBILATION Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the word sibilation. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word sibilation. (close relations)
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hiss
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)

• a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt

verb

• make a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapproval

• move with a whooshing sound

• express or utter with a hiss

• show displeasure, as after a performance or speech

hissing
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)

siss
verbv
verb

• express or utter with a hiss

• make a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapproval

sizzling
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• hot enough to burn with or as if with a hissing sound

• characterized by intense emotion or interest or excitement

assibilation
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• the development of a consonant phoneme into a sibilant

• pronunciation with a sibilant (hissing or whistling) sound

fizzle
verbv
noun

• a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)

• a complete failure

verb

• end weakly

hushing
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)

Best Hypernyms For SIBILATION

Here is a list of related hypernyms for sibilation, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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noise pronunciation

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