“Hissed” or “Hist”

Overview

hissed / hist are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

hissed: (verb) make a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapproval. (verb) move with a whooshing sound. (verb) express or utter with a hiss.

hist: NA

Pronunciation

hissed: hh·IH·s·t

hist: NA

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Examples in Context

Examples of “hissed”

Examples of “hist”

…Bernardo De Rossi-C. H. Hamberger, Hist.
…in Isis 93(1):168-9 (2002), J. Hist.
…F., Der Kämmerer Boso (Eberings Hist.
Annual Bulletin of Historical Literature (Annu Bull Hist Lit,…
…also included the song in hist list of the band's best…
Hist.
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