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hiss vs shout

shout vs hiss

hiss and shout both are nouns.

hiss and shout both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hiss Yes No Yes No
shout Yes No Yes No
As nouns, shout is a hypernym of hiss; that is, shout is a word with a broader meaning than hiss:
  • hiss: a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt
  • shout: a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
Other hypernyms of hiss include call, cry, outcry, vociferation, yell.
hiss (noun) shout (noun)
a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)
hiss (verb) shout (verb)
make a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapproval utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
express or utter with a hiss utter a sudden loud cry
show displeasure, as after a performance or speech utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
move with a whooshing sound use foul or abusive language towards
Difference between hiss and shout

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