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May 26, 2012
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Synonyms for hiss

Noun

1. hiss, hissing, 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, 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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