Synonyms for

Hiss

Verb / hɪs / Another word for hiss — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to make a sharp sibilant sound, typically as a sign of disapproval or derision

Synonyms & similar words

bronxcheer boo snort siss sibilate sizz sibilation hissing razzing hushing raspberry whoosh fizzle razz hoot applaud bird sibilate whisper murmur rustle swish buzz hum whir sigh breathe mutter grumble growl snarl huff puff blow spit fizzle sizzle

Example sentences

  1. The kettle began to hiss as the water boiled.
  2. The audience hissed when the performer made a mistake.
  3. The angry cat hissed at the dog.
  4. The leaves hissed in the wind.
  5. The tires hissed on the wet pavement.

Quotes

  • "I love the hiss of the espresso machine." - Andrea Riseborough
  • "In the silence, there was a certain calmness, and the hiss of the rain falling on the ground." - John Connolly
  • "The sound of a kiss is not so loud as that of a cannon, but its echo lasts a great deal longer." - Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr.

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