Hissing

Synonyms of hissing

• whispering
• whistling
• sibilant

Antonyms of hissing

• praising
• applauding
• cheering

Collocations of hissing

hissing sound

Frequency: 70 %

The hissing sound of the snake could be heard from a distance.

hissing noise

Frequency: 60 %

The hissing noise coming from the broken pipe was keeping me awake at night.

hissing cat

Frequency: 45 %

The hissing cat arched its back and showed its teeth in warning.

hissing radiator

Frequency: 30 %

The hissing radiator in the old house made the room uncomfortably warm.

Idiomatic Expressions for hissing

• Phrase: hissing like a snake
  Meaning: to make a sound similar to that of a snake hissing
  Usage: The angry cat was hissing like a snake to warn off the intruder.