hiss vs talk

hiss and talk both are nouns.

hiss and talk both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
hiss	Yes	No	Yes	No
talk	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, talk is a hypernym of hiss; that is, talk is a word with a broader meaning than hiss:

hiss: express or utter with a hiss
talk: express in speech

Other hypernyms of hiss include mouth, speak, utter, verbalise, verbalize.

hiss (noun)	talk (noun)
a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt	the act of giving a talk to an audience
a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)	an exchange of ideas via conversation
	idle gossip or rumor
	a speech that is open to the public
	discussion; (`talk about' is a less formal alternative for `discussion of')

hiss (verb)	talk (verb)
make a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapproval	express in speech
express or utter with a hiss	exchange thoughts; talk with
show displeasure, as after a performance or speech	reveal information
move with a whooshing sound	use language
	deliver a lecture or talk
	divulge confidential information or secrets

Difference between hiss and talk

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