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hiss vs call

call vs hiss

hiss and call both are nouns.

hiss and call both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hiss Yes No Yes No
call Yes No Yes No
As nouns, call is a hypernym of hiss; that is, call is a word with a broader meaning than hiss:
  • hiss: a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt
  • call: a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
Other hypernyms of hiss include cry, outcry, shout, vociferation, yell.
hiss (noun) call (noun)
a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt (sports) the decision made by an umpire or referee
a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval) a visit in an official or professional capacity
a brief social visit
the option to buy a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date
a method of contacting a person by phone
a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
the characteristic sound produced by a bird
a request
a demand
a demand for a show of hands in a card game
an instruction that interrupts the program being executed
a demand by a broker that a customer deposit enough to bring his margin up to the minimum requirement
hiss (verb) call (verb)
make a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapproval rouse somebody from sleep with a call
express or utter with a hiss challenge the sincerity or truthfulness of
show displeasure, as after a performance or speech consider or regard as being
move with a whooshing sound utter in a loud voice or announce
ascribe a quality to or give a name of a common noun that reflects a quality
get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone
assign a specified (usually proper) name to
utter a characteristic note or cry
send a message or attempt to reach someone by radio, phone, etc.; make a signal to in order to transmit a message
order, request, or command to come
indicate a decision in regard to
challenge (somebody) to make good on a statement; charge with or censure for an offense
declare in the capacity of an umpire or referee
utter a sudden loud cry
make a prediction about; tell in advance
lure by imitating the characteristic call of an animal
present for redemption before maturation
read aloud to check for omissions or absentees
order, summon, or request for a specific duty or activity, work, role
order or request or give a command for
give the calls (to the dancers) for a square dance
make a demand, as for a card or a suit or a show of hands
demand payment of (a loan)
pay a brief visit
call a meeting; invite or command to meet
make a stop in a harbour
greet, as with a prescribed form, title, or name
stop or postpone because of adverse conditions, such as bad weather
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