Hiss and Sneer

Hiss

Hiss noun - A vocal sound made to express scorn or disapproval.

Usage example: there was a chorus of boos and hisses from the fans when the umpire called the runner out

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Sneer and hiss are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sneer" instead the word "Hiss" as a noun or a verb.

Nearby Words: hissed, hissing

Sneer noun - A facial expression of contempt or scorn; the upper lip curls.

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Hiss and sneer are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hiss" instead the word "Sneer" as a noun or a verb.

Nearby Words: sneering, sneered

great	great hiss	great sneer
feral	feral hiss	feral sneer

If the player has Nightlife installed and the Outgoing Sim becomes a vampire, the Sim will look into the mirror, sneer at it, and hiss.

Source: Developers' Foresight

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