Rough
Rough adjective - Covered with or as if with hair.
Scratching and rough are semantically related In some cases you can use "Scratching" instead an adjective "Rough".
Scratching
Scratching noun - A harsh noise made by scraping.
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Rough and scratching are semantically related in grating topic. You can use "Rough" instead an adjective "Scratching".
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In the 1939 Western Destry Rides Again, there is a long, rather rough catfight between saloon singer Frenchy (Marlene Dietrich) and Lily Belle, with scuffling, hair-pulling, dress-tearing, punching, wrestling, scratching, kicking and rolling on the floor.
Source: Cat Fight
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