Definition and Synonyms for Sibilate

Definition of Sibilate

1. Pronounce with an initial sibilant Verb
2. Utter a sibilant Verb
3. Express or utter with a hiss Verb
4. Make a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapproval Verb

Synonyms for word "sibilate"

Semanticaly linked words with "sibilate"

Lexical Analysis for "sibilate"

sibilant
Noun
derivation
3
1. a consonant characterized by a hissing sound (like s or sh)
2. a consonant characterized by a hissing sound (like s or sh)
3. a consonant characterized by a hissing sound (like s or sh)
sibilation
Noun
derivation
4
1. a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)
2. pronunciation with a sibilant (hissing or whistling) sound
3. pronunciation with a sibilant (hissing or whistling) sound
4. pronunciation with a sibilant (hissing or whistling) sound
sibilant
Adjective Satellite
derivation
3
1. of speech sounds produced by forcing air through a constricted passage (as f', s', z', or th' in both thin' and then')
2. of speech sounds produced by forcing air through a constricted passage (as f', s', z', or th' in both thin' and then')
3. of speech sounds produced by forcing air through a constricted passage (as f', s', z', or th' in both thin' and then')

Words Rhyme with sibilate

Etymology for sibilate

etymologically related sibilant
etymologically related sibilation
etymological origin of sibilatus [Latin]
is derived from sibilating