Hissing and Wheezing

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

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

Nearby Words: hiss, hissed

Wheezing adjective - Relating to breathing with a whistling sound.

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Hissing and wheezing are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hissing" instead a noun "Wheezing".

Nearby Words: wheeze, wheezed, wheezy

Steam locomotives can, from time to time, make dreadful wheezing, hissing, gasping noises, especially if they have not been properly maintained.

Source: Vader Breath

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