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mouth vs hiss

hiss vs mouth

mouth and hiss both are nouns.

mouth and hiss both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
mouth Yes No Yes No
hiss Yes No Yes No
As verbs, hiss is a hyponym of mouth; that is, hiss is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than mouth:
  • mouth: express in speech
  • hiss: express or utter with a hiss
mouth (noun) hiss (noun)
the opening of a jar or bottle a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt
the externally visible part of the oral cavity on the face and the system of organs surrounding the opening a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
an impudent or insolent rejoinder
the point where a stream issues into a larger body of water
an opening that resembles a mouth (as of a cave or a gorge)
a person conceived as a consumer of food
a spokesperson (as a lawyer)
mouth (verb) hiss (verb)
express in speech make a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapproval
articulate silently; form words with the lips only express or utter with a hiss
touch with the mouth show displeasure, as after a performance or speech
move with a whooshing sound
Difference between mouth and hiss

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