Synonyms of hiss

Noun


1. hiss, hissing, hushing, fizzle, sibilation, noise

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

2. boo, hoot, Bronx cheer, hiss, raspberry, razzing, razz, snort, bird, cry, outcry, call, yell, shout, vociferation

usage: a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt

Verb


1. hiss, siss, sizz, sibilate, utter, emit, let out, let loose

usage: make a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapproval

2. hiss, whoosh, travel, go, move, locomote

usage: move with a whooshing sound

3. hiss, sizz, siss, sibilate, talk, speak, utter, mouth, verbalize, verbalise

usage: express or utter with a hiss

4. boo, hiss, condemn

usage: show displeasure, as after a performance or speech

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Definition and meaning of hiss (Dictionary)