hushing meaning

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hushing (noun): a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval).

Definition of hushing

a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)
- the performers could not be heard over the hissing of the audience
Synonyms: hiss, hissing, fizzle, sibilation
Type of: noise

hushing in a sentence

Dmitri put his finger over his lips, making a hushing sound.

Scrabble score: 14 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with HU · words ending in NG · 7-letter words

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