Hissing and Hum

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Hissing noun - A fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval).

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Hum and hissing are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Hum" instead a noun "Hissing".

Nearby Words: hiss, hissed

Hum noun - A monotonous sound like that of an insect in motion.

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Hissing and hum are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hissing" instead a noun "Hum".

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Hum and Hissing. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/hissing/hum

Hissing & Hum. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/hissing/hum>.

Hum or Hissing. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/hissing/hum.

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