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hiss

/hɪs/

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verb
make a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapproval
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sibilate siss sizz

type of:
emit utter let loose let out
noun
a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)
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"the performers could not be heard over the hissing of the audience"

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fizzle hissing hushing sibilation

type of:
noise
verb
express or utter with a hiss
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sibilate siss sizz

type of:
verbalize mouth speak talk utter verbalise
verb
move with a whooshing sound
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whoosh

type of:
locomote move go travel
noun
a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt
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bird boo bronx cheer hoot raspberry razz razzing snort

type of:
outcry cry yell call shout vociferation
verb
show displeasure, as after a performance or speech
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boo

type of:
condemn

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