hiss synonyms

hiss

n.

buzz, sibilance, hissing, whisper; see noise 1.

hiss

v.

  1. To make a hissing sound

    sibilate, fizz, seethe; see buzz, sound 1.

  2. To condemn

    boo, disapprove, shout down; see censure, ridicule.

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