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hiss vs utter

utter vs hiss

hiss is a noun but utter is not a noun.

hiss is not an adjective while utter is an adjective.

hiss and utter both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hiss Yes No Yes No
utter No Yes Yes No
As verbs, utter is a hypernym of hiss; that is, utter is a word with a broader meaning than hiss:
  • hiss: make a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapproval
  • utter: express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words)
Other hypernyms of hiss include emit, let loose, let out.
As verbs, utter is a hypernym of hiss; that is, utter is a word with a broader meaning than hiss:
  • hiss: express or utter with a hiss
  • utter: express in speech
Other hypernyms of hiss include mouth, speak, talk, verbalise, verbalize.
hiss (noun) utter (noun)
a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt
a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)
hiss (adjective) utter (adjective)
complete and absolute
without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers
hiss (verb) utter (verb)
make a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapproval express in speech
express or utter with a hiss articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
show displeasure, as after a performance or speech express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words)
move with a whooshing sound put into circulation
Difference between hiss and utter

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