hisses

Phonetic Respelling: [ his ]

Definition:

v. to make a sound like that of a prolonged s; as of a goose or snake when provoked or alarmed; or of escaping steam; air; etc. to show dislike or disapproval of by hissing

Sentence:

A cat hisses when it feels threatened.

More example sentences:

A cat hisses when it feels threatened.

Hear it

Who hisses in the zebra's ear?

Hear it

What is the boy when he hisses and slithers?

Hear it

Synonyms:

siss;sizz;sibilate; utter; emit; let out; let loose

Antonyms:

applaud

Hisses rhymes:

• Two Syllable Rhymes
  • chryseis
  • hiss's
  • kisses
  • misses
  • missus
  • mrs
  • mrs.
  • suisse's
• Three Syllable Rhymes
  • dismisses
  • marsisa's
  • melissa's
  • remisses
• Four Syllable Rhymes
  • reminisces