VERB: "to make a sharp sibilant sound" Crossword Clue

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VERB: "to make a sharp sibilant sound" Crossword Answer

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(verb)
1. make a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapproval
2. express or utter with a hiss
(noun)
1. a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)
2. a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

SIBILANT (adjective)
1. of speech sounds produced by forcing air through a constricted passage (as `f’, `s’, `z’, or `th’ in both `thin’ and `then’)
SIBILANT (noun)
1. a consonant characterized by a hissing sound (like s or sh)
SOUND (noun)
1. (phonetics) an individual sound unit of speech without concern as to whether or not it is a phoneme of some language
2. the subjective sensation of hearing something
SOUND (adjective)
1. logically valid
2. having legal efficacy or force
SOUND (verb)
1. measure the depth of (a body of water) with a sounding line
2. make a certain noise or sound

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