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Meanings of sibilate in English

Portuguese
assobiar
Catalan
xiuxiuejar

Make a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapproval.

assobiar
Usage of sibilate in English
1
Dozia sibilated, pointing to Judith who had actually turned over.
Jane Allen, Junior
2
Mr. Sterne's final rapid winking remained buried in the deep darkness sibilating with his whispers.
The End of the Tether
3
No sooner was she standing alone, than her elbow was gently plucked at on the other side: a voice was sibilating: 'S-s-signorina.'
Vittoria — Volume 3
4
For the question that sibilated in Grafton street cafes and at the tram change at Nelson pillar was: "Will Dublin Castle permit?"
What's the Matter with Ireland?
Translations for sibilate