Definitions for: Sibilate


[v] make a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapproval
[v] express or utter with a hiss
[v] utter a sibilant
[v] pronounce with an initial sibilant



Webster (1913) Definition: Sib"i*late, v. t. & i.
To pronounce with a hissing sound, like that of the letter s;
to mark with a character indicating such pronunciation.

Synonyms: hiss, siss, sizz

See Also: articulate, assibilate, emit, enounce, enunciate, let loose, let out, mouth, pronounce, say, sound out, speak, talk, utter, verbalise, verbalize

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