Hissing and Sibilance

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Hissing noun - A fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval).

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Sibilance and hissing are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sibilance" instead a noun "Hissing".

Nearby Words: hiss, hissed

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Hissing and sibilance are semantically related. You can use "Hissing" instead a noun "Sibilance".

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