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Hiss (Noun)

Meaning 1

A fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval); "the performers could not be heard over the hissing of the audience".

Classification

Nouns denoting natural events.

Synonyms

  • Sibilation
  • Hushing
  • Fizzle
  • Hissing

Related Words

  • Hiss (verb)

Meaning 2

A cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt.

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Examples

  • The crowd erupted in a collective hiss as the politician took the stage.
  • The audience let out a loud hiss when the actor flubbed his lines.
  • The teacher was met with a chorus of hisses when she announced the surprise pop quiz.
  • The comedian's off-color joke was met with a sharp hiss from the woman in the front row.
  • The room fell silent except for a faint hiss of disapproval when the CEO announced the layoffs.

Synonyms

  • Bronx Cheer
  • Razzing
  • Bird
  • Boo
  • Raspberry
  • Snort
  • Hoot
  • Razz

Hypernyms

  • Shout
  • Outcry
  • Vociferation
  • Cry
  • Call

Related Words

  • Hiss (verb)
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