Rough and Thistly

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Rough adjective - Covered with or as if with hair.

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Thistly and rough are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Thistly" instead an adjective "Rough".

Thistly adjective - Having leaves or branches which are likely to cause a scratch.

Usage example: caught her sleeve on a thistly bush

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Rough and thistly are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Rough" instead an adjective "Thistly".

Nearby Word: thistle

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Thistly and Rough. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/rough/thistly

Rough & Thistly. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/rough/thistly>.

Thistly or Rough. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/rough/thistly.

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