siffler

Definitions of siffler
  1. verb
    show displeasure, as after a performance or speech
    synonyms: huer
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    antonyms:
    acclamer, applaudir, frapper des mains
    clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval
    type of:
    déclarer impropre
    declare or judge unfit for use or habitation
  2. verb
    utter catcalls at
    synonyms: huer
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    type of:
    railler, ridiculiser, se moquer de
    treat or speak of with contempt
  3. verb
    move along very quickly
    synonyms: passer en trombe
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    type of:
    aller vite, se dépêcher, se hâter, se presser
    move very fast
  4. verb
    utter or express by whistling
    synonyms: siffloter
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    type of:
    communiquer, faire connaître, informer
    transmit thoughts or feelings
  5. verb
    give a signal by whistling
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    type of:
    faire des signes, signaler
    communicate silently and non-verbally by signals or signs
  6. verb
    express or utter with a hiss
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    type of:
    dire, parler
    express in speech
  7. verb
    laugh at with contempt and derision
    synonyms: conspuer, huer
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    type of:
    harceler
    harass with persistent criticism or carping
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