Synonyms for

Hoarse

Verb / hɔ:rs / Another word for hoarse — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

having a rough, harsh, or rasping voice or sound

Synonyms & similar words

gruff husky rough gruff husky throaty croaky raspy scratchy coarse harsh gravelly unsmooth jarring unmelodious discordant strident cacophonous noisy ear-piercing ear-splitting raucous

Example sentences

  1. After yelling for hours at the concert, my voice became hoarse.
  2. I couldn't sing well because I was feeling hoarse.
  3. His laugh was hoarse and throaty as he caught his breath.
  4. The old man's voice was hoarse and raspy from years of smoking.
  5. I had a hoarse cough that wouldn't go away for weeks.

Quotes

  • My voice is hoarse from screaming your name. - Unknown
  • My throat was tight and my voice was hoarse. - Suzanne Collins
  • He spoke in a low hoarse voice, barely above a whisper. - George R.R. Martin

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