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hoot vs hiss

hiss vs hoot

hoot and hiss both are nouns.

hoot and hiss both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hoot Yes No Yes No
hiss Yes No Yes No
As nouns, hoot and hiss are synonyms defined as:
  • hoot and hiss: a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt
Other synonyms of hoot include bird, boo, Bronx cheer, raspberry, razz, razzing, snort.
hoot (noun) hiss (noun)
something of little value a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt
a loud raucous cry (as of an owl) a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)
a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt
hoot (verb) hiss (verb)
to utter a loud clamorous shout make a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapproval
utter the characteristic sound of owls express or utter with a hiss
show displeasure, as after a performance or speech
move with a whooshing sound
Difference between hoot and hiss

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