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sibilate

Pronunciation: /ˈsɪbɪleɪt/

Definition of sibilate

verb

[with object] literary
  • utter with a hissing sound: two gentlemen turned round to me and sibilated the word ‘Poet’ [with direct speech]:‘Do you think it’s worthwhile,’ sibilated Miss Miranda

Derivatives

sibilation

Pronunciation: /-ˈleɪʃ(ə)n/

noun

Origin:

mid 17th century: from Latin sibilat- 'hissed, whistled', from the verb sibilare

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