Hoarse and Soft

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Hoarse adjective - Harsh and dry in sound.

Usage example: the dying man spoke in a hoarse whisper

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Soft is an antonym for hoarse in raspy in voice topic.

Nearby Words: hoarseness, hoarsely

Soft adjective - Not loud in pitch or volume.

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Hoarse is an antonym for soft.

Nearby Words: soften, softness, softly, softening, softie

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