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hiss vs hushing

hushing vs hiss

hiss and hushing both are nouns.

hiss is a verb but hushing is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hiss Yes No Yes No
hushing Yes No No No
As nouns, hiss and hushing are synonyms defined as:
  • hiss and hushing: a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)
Other synonyms of hiss include fizzle, hissing, sibilation.
hiss (noun) hushing (noun)
a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)
a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)
hiss (verb) hushing (verb)
make a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapproval
express or utter with a hiss
show displeasure, as after a performance or speech
move with a whooshing sound
Difference between hiss and hushing

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