hiss

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Noun

1. A [[sibilant]] [[sound]], such as that made by a [[snake]] or escaping steam; an [[unvoiced]] [[fricative]].
2. An [[expression]] of [[disapproval]] made using such a sound.

Verb

1. {{lb|en|intransitive}} To make a [[hiss]], a sibilant sound of air escaping.
2. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[call]] someone by hissing.
3. {{lb|en|transitive|intransitive}} To condemn or express contempt (for someone or something) by hissing.
4. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[utter]] (something) with a hissing sound.
5. {{lb|en|intransitive}} To [[move]] with a hissing sound.
6. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[emit]] or [[eject]] (something) with a hissing sound.
7. {{lb|en|transitive}} To whisper, especially angrily or urgently.

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