|  hissing 
 
 a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval) (Freq. 2)
 - the performers could not be heard over the hissing of the audience
 • Syn:
 hiss, hushing, fizzle, sibilation
 • Derivationally related forms:
 sibilate (for: sibilation), hiss, hiss (for: hiss)
 • Hypernyms:
 noise
 
 
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