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hiss vs vociferation

vociferation vs hiss

hiss and vociferation both are nouns.

hiss is a verb but vociferation is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hiss Yes No Yes No
vociferation Yes No No No
As nouns, vociferation is a hypernym of hiss; that is, vociferation is a word with a broader meaning than hiss:
  • hiss: a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt
  • vociferation: a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
Other hypernyms of hiss include call, cry, outcry, shout, yell.
hiss (noun) vociferation (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) vociferation (verb)
make a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapproval
express or utter with a hiss
show displeasure, as after a performance or speech
move with a whooshing sound
Difference between hiss and vociferation

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