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sibilation

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sibilation in WordNet English dictionary

noun
  1. pronunciation with a sibilant (hissing or whistling) sound
    sibilation  assibilation 
  2. 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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