Hoarse
Hoarse adjective - Harsh and dry in sound.
Usage example: the dying man spoke in a hoarse whisper
Scratching and hoarse are semantically related. in raspy in voice topic. In some cases you can use "Scratching" instead an adjective "Hoarse".
Nearby Words: hoarseness, hoarsely
Scratching
Scratching noun - A harsh noise made by scraping.
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Synonyms for Scratching
Hoarse and scratching are semantically related. You can use "Hoarse" instead an adjective "Scratching".
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