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hushing

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Noun

a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)
- the performers could not be heard over the hissing of the audience

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Synonyms:
hiss hissing fizzle sibilation

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Words pronounced/spelled similarly to "hushing":
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Words contain "hushing" in its definition in English - English (Wordnet) dictionary:
hushing soft

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