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English noun: hiss | |||
| 1. | hiss (event) a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval) | ||
| Samples | The performers could not be heard over the hissing of the audience. | ||
| Synonyms | fizzle, hissing, hushing, sibilation | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | noise | ||
| 2. | hiss (communication) a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt | ||
| Synonyms | bird, boo, Bronx cheer, hoot, raspberry, razz, razzing, snort | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | call, cry, outcry, shout, vociferation, yell | ||
English verb: hiss | |||
| 1. | hiss (communication) make a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapproval | ||
| Synonyms | sibilate, siss, sizz | ||
| Pattern of use | Something ----s. Somebody ----s | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | emit, let loose, let out, utter | ||
| 2. | hiss (motion) move with a whooshing sound | ||
| Synonyms | whoosh | ||
| Pattern of use | Something is ----ing PP. Somebody ----s PP | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | go, locomote, move, travel | ||
| 3. | hiss (communication) express or utter with a hiss | ||
| Examples | They hiss that there was a traffic accident | ||
| Synonyms | sibilate, siss, sizz | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Somebody ----s that CLAUSE | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | mouth, speak, talk, utter, verbalise, verbalize | ||
| 4. | hiss (communication) show displeasure, as after a performance or speech | ||
| Synonyms | boo | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s. Somebody ----s somebody. Somebody ----s PP | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | condemn | ||
| Antonyms | applaud, acclaim, clap, spat | ||
Based on WordNet 3.0 copyright © Princeton University.
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