Hiss Synonyms and Antonyms

hĭs
Any of various derisive sounds of disapproval
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. boo
  2. sibilance
  3. hoot
  4. hissing
  5. bronx cheer
  6. raspberry
  7. bird
  8. razz
  9. sibilation
  10. buzz
  11. catcall
  12. hissing.--v. sibilate
  13. sibilant
  14. hushing
  15. whisper
  16. razzing
  17. fizzle
  18. whiz
  19. snort
To make a hissing sound
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. sibilate
  2. fizz
  3. boo
  4. whoosh
  5. sound
  6. whiz
  7. fizzle
  8. assibilate
  9. catcall
  10. sizzle
  11. heckle
  12. hoot
  13. swish
  14. jeer
  15. raspberry
  16. ridicule
  17. seethe
  18. sibilant
  19. woosh
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Make a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapproval
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. sizz
  2. siss
  3. sibilate
To condemn
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. boo
  2. disapprove
  3. shout-down
Antonyms:
  1. applaud
Synonyms:
(Adjective)
  1. sibilant
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Words Related to Hiss

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Hiss Sentence Examples

  • Kris's sigh of aggravation came out as a hiss.

  • The Semitic name of the symbol is shin; the Greek name sigma may mean merely the hissing letter and may be a genuine Greek derivative from the verb o-4co, hiss.

  • Both tracks sound fine although the English has more hiss.

  • If they hiss and evaporate, the pan is ready.

  • Audio-wise, the mono soundtrack had a slight hiss prevalent, but it's not too distracting as a whole.

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