The cat hissed angrily at the dog.

Meaning: This sentence describes a cat making a sharp, sibilant sound as an expression of anger or annoyance directed towards a dog.

Choice of Words: Hiss is a verb that means to make a sharp, sibilant sound, especially as an expression of anger or annoyance. Angrily means feeling or showing anger. At is a preposition that indicates the direction or target of an action. The is an article that refers to a specific noun. Cat is a common noun that refers to a small, furry animal that is often kept as a pet. Dog is a common noun that refers to a domesticated carnivorous mammal that is often kept as a pet or used for hunting, herding, or pulling sleds.

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Related Expressions

• Cat hissed angrily at dog below.
• The cat hissed at the dog in warning.
• The cat hissed at the dog and ran away.
• The cat hissed at the dog fiercely.
• The cat hissed at the dog in return.
• Cat hissed menacingly at dog.
• The cat sat on a branch and hissed at the dog.
• Brave cat hissed at mean dog.
• Loud cat hissed at angry dog.
• The cat arched its back and hissed at the dog.