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sibilation
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sibilation in WordNet English dictionary
noun
pronunciation with a sibilant (hissing or whistling) sound
sibilation
assibilation
a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)
"the performers could not be heard over the hissing of the audience"
hiss
hissing
hushing
fizzle
sibilation
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