The cat hissed at the dog in warning.

Meaning: This sentence describes how a cat made a sharp, sibilant sound to warn the dog that it should stay away.

Choice of Words: Hiss is a sharp, sibilant sound made by a cat or other animal as a warning or threat. Warning is a statement or event that indicates a possible danger or problem.

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Related Expressions

• Dog barked cat hissed warning.
• Cat hissed loudly, arching back in warning.
• Snake hissed warning to bird.
• The cat hissed angrily at the dog.
• 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 angrily at dog below.
• Cat hissed menacingly at dog.
• The cat sat on a branch and hissed at the dog.