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- [his]
- /hɪs/
- /hɪs/
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- [his]
- /hɪs/
Definitions of hissed word
- verb without object hissed to make or emit a sharp sound like that of the letter s prolonged, as a snake does, or as steam does when forced under pressure through a small opening. 1
- verb without object hissed to express disapproval or contempt by making this sound: The audience hissed when the actor forgot his lines. 1
- verb with object hissed to express disapproval of by hissing: The audience hissed the controversial play. 1
- verb with object hissed to silence or drive away by hissing (usually followed by away, down, etc.): They hissed down the author when he tried to speak. 1
- verb with object hissed to utter with a hiss. 1
- noun hissed a hissing sound, especially one made in disapproval. 1
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Origin of hissed
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English hissen; probably imitative; compare Old English hyscan to jeer at, rail (derivative of husc jeering; cognate with Old Saxon, Old High German hosc)
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Parts of speech for Hissed
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
hissed popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
hissed usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for hissed
noun hissed
- booed — an exclamation of contempt or disapproval: a loud boo from the bleachers.
- taunted — to reproach in a sarcastic, insulting, or jeering manner; mock.
- hooted — to cry out or shout, especially in disapproval or derision.
- buzzed — a low, vibrating, humming sound, as of bees, machinery, or people talking.
verb hissed
- mocked — to attack or treat with ridicule, contempt, or derision.
- ridiculed — speech or action intended to cause contemptuous laughter at a person or thing; derision.
- seethed — to surge or foam as if boiling.
- spit — to eject saliva from the mouth; expectorate.
- whispered — rumored; reported: He is whispered to be planning to run for governor.
Antonyms for hissed
verb hissed
- cheered — a shout of encouragement, approval, congratulation, etc.: The cheers of the fans filled the stadium.
- approved — An approved method or course of action is officially accepted as appropriate in a particular situation.
- commended — to present, mention, or praise as worthy of confidence, notice, kindness, etc.; recommend: to commend a friend to another; to commend an applicant for employment.
- complimented — Simple past tense and past participle of compliment.
- exalted — (of a person or their rank or status) placed at a high or powerful level; held in high regard.
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