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outcry vs hiss

hiss vs outcry

outcry and hiss both are nouns.

outcry and hiss both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
outcry Yes No Yes No
hiss Yes No Yes No
As nouns, hiss is a hyponym of outcry; that is, hiss is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than outcry:
  • outcry: a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
  • hiss: a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt
Other hyponyms of outcry include bellow, bellowing, holla, holler, hollering, hollo, holloa, roar, roaring, yowl, blue murder, catcall, clamor, clamoring, clamour, clamouring, hue and cry, halloo, hoot, hosanna, noise, scream, screaming, screech, screeching, shriek, shrieking, whoop, battle cry, rallying cry, war cry, war whoop, shouting, yelling, yodel, bird, boo, Bronx cheer, hoot, raspberry, razz, razzing, snort.
outcry (noun) hiss (noun)
a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt
a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)
outcry (verb) hiss (verb)
utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy make a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapproval
shout louder than express or utter with a hiss
show displeasure, as after a performance or speech
move with a whooshing sound
Difference between outcry and hiss

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