devoice — English Dictionary

Verb

1. To pronounce a sound with little or no vibration of the vocal cords, especially a sound that is normally pronounced with such vibration (i.e. a voiced sound).

   Usage

   • Transitive

   Examples

   Lastly, as shown in the consonant table above, h- causes any following consonant to be devoiced[.]

2. To remove the voice flag from a user on IRC, preventing them from sending messages to the channel.

   Usage

   • Internet
   • Transitive

Verb

1. utter with tense vocal chords

   Antonyms

   voice

   Broader terms

   pronouncearticulateenouncesound outenunciatesay