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n. (event) | 1. fizzle, hiss, hissing, hushing, sibilation | a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval).; "the performers could not be heard over the hissing of the audience" |
| ~ noise | sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound).; "he enjoyed the street noises"; "they heard indistinct noises of people talking"; "during the firework display that ended the gala the noise reached 98 decibels" |
n. (communication) | 2. bird, boo, bronx cheer, hiss, hoot, raspberry, razz, razzing, snort | a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt. |
| ~ cry, outcry, shout, vociferation, yell, call | a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition.; "the speaker was interrupted by loud cries from the rear of the audience" |
v. (communication) | 3. hiss, sibilate, siss, sizz | make a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapproval. |
| ~ let loose, let out, utter, emit | express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words).; "She let out a big heavy sigh"; "He uttered strange sounds that nobody could understand" |
v. (motion) | 4. hiss, whoosh | move with a whooshing sound. |
| ~ go, locomote, move, travel | change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically.; "How fast does your new car go?"; "We travelled from Rome to Naples by bus"; "The policemen went from door to door looking for the suspect"; "The soldiers moved towards the city in an attempt to take it before night fell"; "news travelled fast" |
v. (communication) | 5. hiss, sibilate, siss, sizz | express or utter with a hiss. |
| ~ mouth, speak, talk, verbalise, verbalize, utter | express in speech.; "She talks a lot of nonsense"; "This depressed patient does not verbalize" |
v. (communication) | 6. boo, hiss | show displeasure, as after a performance or speech. |
| ~ condemn | declare or judge unfit for use or habitation.; "The building was condemned by the inspector" |
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