Growling and Raspy

Growling

Growling noun - A gruff or angry utterance (suggestive of the growling of an animal).
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Synonyms for Growling

Raspy and growling are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Raspy" instead an adjective "Growling".

Nearby Words: growl, growled, growler

Raspy

Raspy adjective - Harsh and dry in sound.
Usage example: the dying man spoke in a barely audible, raspy voice

Growling and raspy are semantically related. You can use "Growling" instead an adjective "Raspy".

Nearby Words: rasp, rasping, rasped, rasper

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  • Music / Skinny Puppy Harsh Vocals: The growling, raspy sound of Ogre's voice arguably counts, helped by the indecipherableness of most of it.
  • A female example - while not being actual growling, Magali Luyten's both singing and talking voice are very raspy.
    Source: Harsh Vocals
  • Obviously Evil Check. Raspy voice that becomes a deep, growling voice the more powerful he gets?
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