hiss

Noun

• a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt

• a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)
  • the performers could not be heard over the hissing of the audience
    

Verb

• show displeasure, as after a performance or speech

• express or utter with a hiss

• move with a whooshing sound

• make a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapproval

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  boo , hoot , Bronx cheer , raspberry , razzing , razz , snort , bird , hissing , hushing , fizzle , sibilation , sizz , siss , sibilate , whoosh
• Antonyms: 
  applaud , clap , spat , acclaim