Hissing and Hushing

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

Usage example: the performers could not be heard over the hissing of the audience

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Hushing is a synonym for hissing. In some cases you can use "Hushing" instead a noun "Hissing". popular alternative

Nearby Words: hiss, hissed

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

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Hissing is a synonym for hushing. You can use "Hissing" instead a noun "Hushing".

Nearby Words: hush, hushed

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