SIBILATION

• (noun) pronunciation with a sibilant (hissing or whistling) sound

  synonyms : assibilation

• (noun) a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)

  "the performers could not be heard over the hissing of the audience"

  synonyms : fizzle , hiss , hissing , hushing

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