sibilate

Verb

Verb Forms: sibilated, sibilating, sibilates

To make a hissing sound; to pronounce with a sibilant.
pronounce with an initial sibilant
utter a sibilant
express or utter with a hiss
make a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapproval
To hiss.
To speak with a hissing sound.

Examples

Opponents often sibilate in frustration when you block their perfect play.

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from Latin sībilātus, past participle of sībilō. Doublet of siffle.

Synonyms

hiss, siss, sizz, hizz, sibilate

Scrabble Score: 10

sibilate: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
sibilate: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
sibilate: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

sibilate: valid Words With Friends Word