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hissing Synonyms & Antonyms

/ˈhɪsɪŋ/

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Hissing as a Verb

1

present participle and gerund of hiss

2

To make a hissing sound.

As I started to poke it, the snake hissed at me.

3

To condemn or express contempt (for someone or something) by hissing.

The crowd booed and hissed her off the stage.

4

To utter (something) with a hissing sound.

5

To move with a hissing sound.

The arrow hissed through the air.

6

To emit or eject (something) with a hissing sound.

7

To whisper, especially angrily or urgently.

Hissing as an Adjective

1

that produces or is accompanied with a hiss

Hissing as a Noun

1

The sound of a hiss.

Hissing in a Sentence

As I started to poke it, the snake hissed at me.

The crowd booed and hissed her off the stage.

The arrow hissed through the air.

Word Forms & Grammar

hissing

hissing (comparative more hissing, superlative most hissing)

hissing (plural hissings)

Words That Rhyme With Hissing

Hissing: Key Facts

Part of speechverb, adjective, noun
Pronunciation/ˈhɪsɪŋ/
Meaningpresent participle and gerund of hiss
Pluralhissings
Comparative / superlativemore hissing, most hissing

Frequently Asked Questions About Hissing

Is hissing a verb or an adjective?

Hissing is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as an adjective and a noun.

What is the plural of hissing?

The plural of hissing is hissings.

What are the comparative and superlative forms of hissing?

The comparative form is more hissing and the superlative form is most hissing.