100 Examples of sentences containing the verb "hiss"

Definition

The verb hiss means to make a sharp sibilant sound, often as a form of expression of disapproval, annoyance, or warning. It can be produced by animals, especially snakes, or by humans, typically through the exhalation of air through clenched teeth.

Synonyms

• Sibilate
• Sough
• Whistle
• Scream (in certain contexts)
• Fizz (in certain contexts)

Antonyms

• Cheer
• Applaud
• Praise
• Encourage
• Whisper (in some contexts)

Examples

1. The cat would hiss at anyone who approached its territory.
2. As the steam escaped, it began to hiss loudly.
3. The audience started to hiss when the actor forgot his lines.
4. A snake will often hiss when it feels threatened.
5. She couldn't help but hiss in disapproval at the rude comment.
6. The kettle began to hiss when the water reached a boil.
7. He tried to hiss a warning, but it was too late.
8. The crowd began to hiss at the referee's controversial decision.
9. The old radiator would hiss every time the heat turned on.
10. You could hear the snake hiss in the underbrush.
11. The teacher told the students to stop their hissing and pay attention.
12. The audience continued to hiss until the performance resumed.
13. The steam train would hiss as it approached the station.
14. She felt the urge to hiss at the poor service.
15. A feral cat will often hiss when cornered.
16. The protestors began to hiss at the politician's speech.
17. He tried to hiss through his teeth to get her attention.
18. The snake's hiss echoed through the quiet forest.
19. The sound of the balloon hissing as it deflated was unsettling.
20. The audience collectively began to hiss at the villain in the play.
21. As the water boiled, it started to hiss and bubble.
22. She could hiss out a warning to her friend across the room.
23. The angry dog would hiss at anyone who got too close.
24. The crowd’s hissing grew louder with each passing moment.
25. He felt a wave of anger and wanted to hiss at the unfair treatment.
26. The steam from the pot began to hiss and rise into the air.
27. The startled rabbit would hiss if approached too closely.
28. The referee was met with a chorus of hisses from the fans.
29. The coach tried to hiss instructions to his players during the game.
30. A loud hiss came from the snake as it prepared to strike.
31. The hiss of the pressure cooker filled the kitchen.
32. She could hardly contain herself and let out a hiss of annoyance.
33. The hiss of the escaping air was all that could be heard.
34. The angry crowd began to hiss at the speaker on stage.
35. A low hiss escaped from the snake’s mouth as it slithered by.
36. The old pipe would often hiss when the water flowed through it.
37. He tried to hiss out a warning but was drowned out by the noise.
38. She felt the desire to hiss in disbelief at his audacity.
39. The steam train's whistle was accompanied by a loud hiss.
40. The audience erupted into hisses as the plot twist unfolded.
41. The cat's hiss warned me to keep my distance.
42. A loud hiss came from the balloon as it popped.
43. He couldn't help but hiss in frustration at the situation.
44. The snake's hiss was a clear sign to stay back.
45. She let out a hiss of surprise when she saw the spider.
46. The steam escaping from the pot made a loud hiss.
47. The crowd's hissing drowned out the actor's lines.
48. The cat continued to hiss at the unfamiliar dog.
49. He tried to hiss out the answer, but no one could hear him.
50. The sound of a hiss came from the back of the room.
51. The angry protestors began to hiss at the police.
52. She felt a hiss of annoyance escape her lips.
53. The steam engine let out a final hiss before it stopped.
54. The audience's hiss signaled their disapproval.
55. The cat would hiss if it felt threatened by strangers.
56. He couldn't help but hiss when he heard the news.
57. The snake's warning hiss made me freeze in place.
58. The pressure cooker began to hiss as the steam built up.
59. She let out a hiss when she stepped on a sharp object.
60. The crowd responded with a loud hiss at the bad call.
61. The steam from the boiling pot made a continuous hiss.
62. He tried to hiss quietly, but it was too loud.
63. The audience was quick to hiss the bad performance.
64. The cat's hiss was enough to scare the intruder away.
65. The hiss of the snake warned us to stay away.
66. She couldn't help but hiss in irritation.
67. The old radiator would often hiss during winter.
68. The sound of a hiss came from the punctured tire.
69. The crowd began to hiss in disappointment.
70. The steam hissed out of the valve on the kettle.
71. He felt compelled to hiss at the terrible joke.
72. The audience's hissing filled the theater with tension.
73. A sudden hiss startled everyone in the room.
74. The snake let out a threatening hiss.
75. The kettle's hiss signaled that the water was ready.
76. She tried to hiss a warning, but it was too late.
77. The angry crowd began to hiss at the speaker's remarks.
78. The steam engine emitted a loud hiss as it started.
79. The cat would hiss at anyone who got too close.
80. The crowd's reaction was a mix of cheers and hisses.
81. The hiss of the steam filled the air with anticipation.
82. He felt a hiss of annoyance bubble up inside him.
83. The audience expressed their discontent with a series of hisses.
84. The sound of a hiss warned us to be cautious.
85. The pressure cooker let out a final hiss before cooling down.
86. The snake's hiss echoed in the quiet woods.
87. She tried to hiss back her laughter during the serious moment.
88. The crowd erupted into hisses at the unexpected twist.
89. A loud hiss from the radiator interrupted the silence.
90. The cat's defensive hiss warned us to stay back.
91. The steam escaped with a loud hiss as the lid was lifted.
92. He couldn't help but hiss at the ridiculous price.
93. The audience's hissing showed their disapproval of the show.
94. The snake's hiss made the campers nervous.
95. She let out a frustrated hiss as she dropped her phone.
96. The sound of a hiss came from the faulty pipe.
97. The crowd responded with hisses after the bad performance.
98. The cat's hiss was a clear warning to the dog.
99. The kettle's hiss filled the kitchen with steam.
100. He felt a hiss of irritation as he tried to explain himself.