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hiss vs sibilate

sibilate vs hiss

hiss is a noun but sibilate is not a noun.

hiss and sibilate both are verbs.

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

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