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Articulate vs Hiss - What's the difference?

articulate | hiss | Related terms |

Articulate is a related term of hiss.


As nouns the difference between articulate and hiss

is that articulate is (label) an animal of the subkingdom articulata while hiss is a high-pitched sound made by a snake, cat, escaping steam, etc.

As verbs the difference between articulate and hiss

is that articulate is to make clear or effective while hiss is to make a hissing sound.

As an adjective articulate

is clear, effective.

Sputter vs Hiss - What's the difference?

sputter | hiss | Related terms |

Hiss is a synonym of sputter.



In transitive terms the difference between sputter and hiss

is that sputter is to spit out hastily by quick, successive efforts, with a spluttering sound; to utter hastily and confusedly, without control over the organs of speech while hiss is to utter with a hissing sound.

As nouns the difference between sputter and hiss

is that sputter is moist matter thrown out in small detached particles; also, confused and hasty speech while hiss is a high-pitched sound made by a snake, cat, escaping steam, etc.

As verbs the difference between sputter and hiss

is that sputter is to spit, or to emit saliva from the mouth in small, scattered portions, as in rapid speaking while hiss is to make a hissing sound.

Boo vs Hiss - What's the difference?

boo | hiss | Related terms |


In intransitive terms the difference between boo and hiss

is that boo is to shout extended boos derisively while hiss is to make a hissing sound.

In transitive terms the difference between boo and hiss

is that boo is to derisively shout extended boos at while hiss is to utter with a hissing sound.

As an interjection boo

is a loud exclamation intended to scare someone, especially a child. Usually used when one has been hidden from the victim and then suddenly appeared unexpectedly.

Hiss vs Deny - What's the difference?

hiss | deny | Related terms |

Hiss is a related term of deny.


In lang=en terms the difference between hiss and deny

is that hiss is to utter with a hissing sound while deny is to refuse to give or grant something to someone.

As verbs the difference between hiss and deny

is that hiss is to make a hissing sound while deny is to not allow.

As a noun hiss

is a high-pitched sound made by a snake, cat, escaping steam, etc.

Hiss vs Snort - What's the difference?

hiss | snort | Related terms |


In intransitive terms the difference between hiss and snort

is that hiss is to make a hissing sound while snort is to make a snort; to exhale roughly through the nose.

Hiss vs Scream - What's the difference?

hiss | scream | Related terms |


As nouns the difference between hiss and scream

is that hiss is a high-pitched sound made by a snake, cat, escaping steam, etc while scream is a loud, emphatic, exclamation of extreme emotion, usually horror, fear, excitement et cetera. Can be the exclamation of a word, but is usually a sustained, high-pitched vowel sound, particularly /æ/ or /i/.

As verbs the difference between hiss and scream

is that hiss is to make a hissing sound while scream is to cry out with a shrill voice; to utter a sudden, sharp outcry, or shrill, loud cry, as in fright or extreme pain; to shriek; to screech.

Teach vs Hiss - What's the difference?

teach | hiss | Related terms |

Teach is a related term of hiss.


As a proper noun teach

is (slang) nickname for a teacher.

As a noun hiss is

a high-pitched sound made by a snake, cat, escaping steam, etc.

As a verb hiss is

to make a hissing sound.

Hiss vs Shriek - What's the difference?

hiss | shriek | Related terms |

Hiss is a related term of shriek.


As nouns the difference between hiss and shriek

is that hiss is a high-pitched sound made by a snake, cat, escaping steam, etc while shriek is a sharp, shrill outcry or scream; a shrill wild cry such as is caused by sudden or extreme terror, pain, or the like.

As verbs the difference between hiss and shriek

is that hiss is to make a hissing sound while shriek is to utter a loud, sharp, shrill sound or cry, as do some birds and beasts; to scream, as in a sudden fright, in horror or anguish.

Convey vs Hiss - What's the difference?

convey | hiss | Related terms |

Convey is a related term of hiss.


As verbs the difference between convey and hiss

is that convey is to transport; to carry; to take from one place to another while hiss is to make a hissing sound.

As a noun hiss is

a high-pitched sound made by a snake, cat, escaping steam, etc.

Hiss vs Drawl - What's the difference?

hiss | drawl | Related terms |

Hiss is a related term of drawl.


In lang=en terms the difference between hiss and drawl

is that hiss is to utter with a hissing sound while drawl is to speak with a slow, spiritless utterance, from affectation, laziness, or lack of interest.

As nouns the difference between hiss and drawl

is that hiss is a high-pitched sound made by a snake, cat, escaping steam, etc while drawl is a way of speaking slowly while lengthening vowel sounds and running words together characteristic of some.

As verbs the difference between hiss and drawl

is that hiss is to make a hissing sound while drawl is to drag on slowly and heavily; while or dawdle away time indolently.

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