Croaking and Scratching

Croaking

Croaking adjective - Harsh and dry in sound.
Usage example: a croaking voice from smoking too many cigarettes

Scratching and croaking are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Scratching" instead an adjective "Croaking".

Nearby Words: croak, croaked, croaker

Scratching

Scratching noun - A harsh noise made by scraping.
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Synonyms for Scratching

Croaking and scratching are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Croaking" instead an adjective "Scratching".

Nearby Words: scratch, scratched, scratchy
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