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hiss vs locomote

locomote vs hiss

hiss is a noun but locomote is not a noun.

hiss and locomote both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hiss Yes No Yes No
locomote No No Yes No
As verbs, locomote is a hypernym of hiss; that is, locomote is a word with a broader meaning than hiss:
  • hiss: move with a whooshing sound
  • locomote: change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
Other hypernyms of hiss include go, move, travel.
hiss (noun) locomote (noun)
a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt
a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)
hiss (verb) locomote (verb)
make a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapproval change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
express or utter with a hiss
show displeasure, as after a performance or speech
move with a whooshing sound
Difference between hiss and locomote

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