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hiss vs yell

yell vs hiss

hiss and yell both are nouns.

hiss and yell both are verbs.

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

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