hiss
/hɪs/
verb
- To make a long, soft sound like the letter 's', often as a sign of disapproval or anger.
- The audience began to hiss when the actor forgot his lines.
- The cat hissed at the dog that came too close.
- Steam hissed from the kettle as the water boiled.
- To say something in a sharp, angry whisper.
- 'Get out of my way,' she hissed through clenched teeth.
- The guard hissed at the prisoners to be quiet.
- He hissed a warning to his friend as the teacher walked by.
Antonyms
noun
- A long, soft sound like the letter 's', often made by animals, steam, or people showing disapproval.
- The snake gave a loud hiss to scare away the predator.
- The actor was greeted by a hiss from the unhappy crowd.
- A hiss of steam escaped from the radiator.