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hoarsen Definition


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hoarse
adj
    1. Said of the voice: rough and husky, especially because of a sore throat or excessive shouting.
      Thesaurus: gruff, guttural, harsh, gravelly, husky, rough, strident, raspy, throaty, dry, grating; Antonym: clear, mellifluous, smooth.
    2. Said of a person: having a hoarse voice.
Derivative: hoarsely
adverb
    Derivative: hoarsen
    verb
      To make or become hoarse
    Derivative: hoarseness
    noun
      Etymology: Anglo-Saxon has.



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