Hoarse

Meaning

rough or harsh in sound; having a rough voice from shouting or illness

having a rough, harsh, or weak voice, often due to illness or shouting

Example Sentences

His voice became hoarse after shouting at the concert.

After shouting all day at the rally, his voice was hoarse.

Synonyms

rough, harsh, croaky, raspy, husky

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rough, harsh, croaky, raspy

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rough, husky, harsh, raspy

Antonyms

clear, smooth, melodious, sweet

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clear, smooth, melodious, sweet

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clear, smooth

Collocations

hoarse voice, hoarse whisper, hoarse cough, hoarse throat, sound hoarse, became hoarse

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hoarse voice, hoarse whisper, hoarse cough, hoarse throat

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hoarse voice, sound hoarse, became hoarse