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hiss

Letters that make hiss

s, h, i are letters that make 'hiss'

Words within hiss

hi, SS, HI are words within 'hiss'

hiss is a 4 letter word starting with h
hiss is a 4 letter word ending with s

6 possible definitions for 'hiss'

Hiss as "show displeasure, as after a performance or speech"

Under this definition, hiss is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

boo has the same meaning as hiss

Antonyms

applaud, clap, spat, acclaim have the opposite meaning of 'hiss'

hiss as a type

'hiss' can be a type of condemn.

Derivatives of hiss

hisser, bird, hoot, hissing, fizzle, hushing, boo, Bronx cheer, hiss, raspberry, razzing, razz, snort, sibilation are derivatives of 'hiss'.

Hiss as "express or utter with a hiss"

Under this definition, hiss is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

siss, sizz, sibilate have the same meaning as 'hiss'

hiss as a type

'hiss' can be a type of verbalize, verbalise, speak, mouth, utter, talk.

Derivatives of hiss

bird, hoot, hissing, fizzle, sibilant consonant, hushing, sibilant, boo, Bronx cheer, hiss, raspberry, razzing, razz, snort, sibilation, assibilation are derivatives of 'hiss'.

Hiss as "make a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapproval"

Under this definition, hiss is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

siss, sizz, sibilate have the same meaning as 'hiss'

hiss as a type

'hiss' can be a type of let loose, emit, let out, utter.

Derivatives of hiss

hisser, bird, hoot, hissing, fizzle, hushing, strident, fricative, continuant, sibilant, spirant, boo, Bronx cheer, hiss, raspberry, razzing, razz, snort, sibilation are derivatives of 'hiss'.

Hiss as "move with a whooshing sound"

Under this definition, hiss is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

whoosh has the same meaning as hiss

hiss as a type

'hiss' can be a type of locomote, go, move, travel.

Hiss as "a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)"

Under this definition, hiss is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

hissing, fizzle, hushing, sibilation have the same meaning as 'hiss'

hiss as a type

'hiss' can be a type of noise.

Derivatives of hiss

siss, sizz, sibilate, boo, hiss are derivatives of 'hiss'.

Example of hiss used within this context

"the performers could not be heard over the hissing of the audience"

Hiss as "a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt"

Under this definition, hiss is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

bird, hoot, boo, Bronx cheer, raspberry, razzing, razz, snort have the same meaning as 'hiss'

hiss as a type

'hiss' can be a type of call, cry, outcry, shout, vociferation, yell.

Derivatives of hiss

tantalize, tantalise, siss, sizz, sibilate, bait, razz, cod, ride, rag, boo, hiss, hoot, twit, tease, rally, taunt, snort are derivatives of 'hiss'.