The snake hisses.
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Hisses
//ˈhɪsɪz//
Synonyms for "hisses" (196 found)
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Noun(5 words)
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Sample sentences
4 total sentences available.
The serpent hisses 'sss'.
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A snake hisses.
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Soft rain hisses as it falls on the burnt forest floor.
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