Hiss

Synonyms of hiss

• whisper
• murmur
• sibilate

Antonyms of hiss

• praise
• applaud
• cheer

Collocations of hiss

hiss and spit

Frequency: 70 %

The cat hissed and spit at the dog.

hiss and snarl

Frequency: 60 %

The wolf hissed and snarled at the intruder.

hiss and growl

Frequency: 45 %

The angry dog hissed and growled at the stranger.

hiss and coil

Frequency: 35 %

The snake hissed and coiled up, ready to strike.

Idiomatic Expressions for hiss

• Phrase: hiss of a snake
  Meaning: a sound that resembles the noise made by a snake when it is angry or threatened
  Usage: The wind made a hissing sound that was reminiscent of a snake's hiss.