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sibilance

noun

/ˈsɪbɪləns/

Meaning

A hissing or hushing sound, especially in speech with 's' or 'sh'.

The poet used sibilance to create a soft, hissing effect in the verse.

hiss, hissing, whisper, susurration, shushing

silence, quiet, stillness

sibilance in poetry, heavy sibilance, create sibilance, sibilance effect

The outer edge or boundary of an area or object.

Faithfulness to a person, cause, or belief, demonstrated by continuing loyalty and support.

a thing that is borrowed, especially a sum of money that is expected to be paid back with interest

the expanse of air over the Earth, often appearing blue

Atoms of the same element with equal number of protons but different numbers of neutrons.

The process of putting a decision or plan into effect; execution.