hissed

Said-Bookisms That Are Usually Safe asked lied admitted snapped declared accused replied (even though it should be obvious) exclaimed roared yelled speculated mused demanded whispered asserted countered cut in hissed (this sticks out a lot, though … use it very sparingly) barked (this also sticks out)

Superhero Nation: how to write superhero novels and comic books » Don’t Overuse Exotic Substitutes for “Said” 2008

A long sigh of steam hissed from the logs burning in the five-foot-high fireplace as I entered the living room.

Excerpt: In Fidelity by M.J. Rose 2001

"Raistlin," the name hissed softly from Par-Salian's lips.

Time of the Twins Weis, Margaret 1988

"Raistlin," the name hissed softly from Par-Salian's lips.

Time of the Twins Weis, Margaret 1988

But in his drunken state the very sound of it was like her name hissed by witches.

Oberheim (Voices) Christopher Leadem

Her name hissed into her ear partially roused the bound-out girl from a nap she had been taking with the towel in one hand, an unwiped dish in the other.

The Brass Bound Box Evelyn Raymond 1876

"You are a traitor!" said Shuffles, red in the face with passion; and the word hissed through his closed teeth.

Outward Bound Or, Young America Afloat Oliver Optic 1859

The word hissed itself out between her shut teeth -- "impossible."

John Halifax, Gentleman Dinah Maria Mulock Craik 1856

After a few more tries, the machine stopped kidding around and twenty gold coins hissed into the change cup.

Defender 2010

The newly crafted sword hissed when it hit the liquid, sending a cloud of warm steam into the brisk winter air.

Drive-By Shooting Sunday: Deeper Issues 2009