Hushing and Sibilation

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

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Sibilation is a synonym for hushing. In some cases you can use "Sibilation" instead a noun "Hushing".

Nearby Words: hush, hushed

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

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Hushing is a synonym for sibilation. You can use "Hushing" instead a noun "Sibilation".

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Sibilation and Hushing. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 18, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/hushing/sibilation

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