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utter vs hiss

hiss vs utter

utter is not a noun while hiss is a noun.

utter is an adjective but hiss is not an adjective.

utter and hiss both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
utter No Yes Yes No
hiss Yes No Yes No
As verbs, hiss is a hyponym of utter; that is, hiss is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than utter:
  • utter: express in speech
  • hiss: express or utter with a hiss
As verbs, hiss is a hyponym of utter; that is, hiss is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than utter:
  • utter: express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words)
  • hiss: make a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapproval
utter (noun) hiss (noun)
a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt
a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)
utter (adjective) hiss (adjective)
complete and absolute
without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers
utter (verb) hiss (verb)
express in speech make a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapproval
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise express or utter with a hiss
express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words) show displeasure, as after a performance or speech
put into circulation move with a whooshing sound
Difference between utter and hiss

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