sibilate
3 synonyms for sibilate, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To make a hissing noise while speaking.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin sībilātus, the past participle of sībilō. It is a doublet of siffle.
Full origin of sibilate →