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sibilate vs hiss

hiss vs sibilate

sibilate is not a noun while hiss is a noun.

sibilate and hiss both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sibilate No No Yes No
hiss Yes No Yes No
As verbs, sibilate and hiss are synonyms defined as:
  • sibilate and hiss: make a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapproval
Other synonyms of sibilate include siss, sizz.
As verbs, sibilate and hiss are synonyms defined as:
  • sibilate and hiss: express or utter with a hiss
Other synonyms of sibilate include siss, sizz.
sibilate (noun) hiss (noun)
a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt
a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)
sibilate (verb) hiss (verb)
make a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapproval make a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapproval
express or utter with a hiss express or utter with a hiss
utter a sibilant show displeasure, as after a performance or speech
pronounce with an initial sibilant move with a whooshing sound
Difference between sibilate and hiss

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