hissed
Pronunciation: [hɪst]
Word
Context: "sound-making"
(verb) to make a sharp sound that is like a snake's noise. It's what you hear when someone is trying to warn you quietly or is unhappy about something.
Example
The snake hissed when it felt threatened.
Example
The dog did not hiss; it barked happily instead.
Example
Did you hear the cat hiss at the strange noise?
Context: "expression of disapproval"
(verb) to make a sound of dislike or to show that you are not happy with someone or something. People sometimes hiss to show they don’t agree with what’s happening.
Example
The audience hissed when the villain appeared on stage.
Example
Nobody hissed when the hero came out; everyone cheered.
Example
Why did the crowd hiss when the speaker mentioned that idea?
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