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sibilate

verb

/ˈsɪbəleɪt/

Meaning

To pronounce with a hissing sound.

The actor sibilated his lines for dramatic effect.

hiss, whisper, whistle, susurrate

silence, quiet

sibilate words, sibilate lines, sibilate softly

to perceive flavor; to sample food; to have a particular flavor

to shake slightly; to move or cause to move with quick, small jerks

to cause difficulties, troubles, or harassment; to surround with military forces

To express sympathy for someone who is suffering or grieving.

To accumulate or receive (payments or benefits) over time.

Bring together or into contact so that a real or notional link is established; join or link together...