Hisses Synonyms and Antonyms

A fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. raspberries
  2. birds
  3. hoots
  4. whispers
  5. fizzles
  6. whizzes
  7. snorts
  8. boos
  9. buzzes
Move with a whooshing sound
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. sounds
  2. whooshes
  3. seethes
  4. ridicules
  5. swishes
  6. jeers
  7. fizzes
  8. fizzles
  9. hoots
  10. heckles
Antonyms:
  1. applauds
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To condemn
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. disapproves

Hisses Sentence Examples

  • She heard the hisses that preceded the robed man's approach.

  • Ignoring the hisses of the others, she locked herself in a bathroom stall and texted her boss, Dusty.

  • Whenever Phebe hisses and swats and I yell, she runs and hides!

  • Playing with a cat when he is exhibiting "leave me alone" signals is likely to end up with a few hisses and a feline sulk.

  • Needless to say, Mr. Brady was met with many boos and hisses at the next New England game.

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