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hoarse
[hawrs, hohrs]
adjective
having a vocal tone characterized by weakness of intensity and excessive breathiness; husky.
the hoarse voice of the auctioneer.
Synonyms: , , ,having a raucous voice.
making a harsh, low sound.
hoarse
/ ɔː /
adjective
gratingly harsh or raucous in tone
low, harsh, and lacking in intensity
a hoarse whisper
having a husky voice, as through illness, shouting, etc
Other 51Թ Forms
- hoarsely adverb
- hoarseness noun
- ˈDzԱ noun
- ˈDz adverb
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of hoarse1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of hoarse1
Example Sentences
Her voice grew hoarse as she helped a group of volunteers clean up after clashes between protesters and law enforcement the day before.
Jessica Juarez walked along Alondra Boulevard with a trash bag full of spent gas canisters, her voice hoarse as she helped clean her community with other residents Sunday morning.
The junior’s voice was hoarse and dry after the meet.
By the final buzzer, the coach’s voice had gone hoarse, largely from screaming at his defense, which completely unraveled once again.
Data screamed till his voice was hoarse alongside his fellow Goonies, and in "Head of the Class," Jonathan Kwong revealed his hormonal humanity beyond academic prowess.
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