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    hoarse
    /hɔːs/

    adjective

    • 1. (of a person's voice) sounding rough and harsh, typically as the result of a sore throat or of shouting: "a hoarse whisper"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishHOARSE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Hoarse means having a rough voice, often because of a sore throat or a cold. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts, with synonyms, antonyms and translations.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › hoarseHoarse Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the meaning of hoarse, an adjective that describes a rough or harsh sound, especially a voice. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases of hoarse.

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    HOARSE meaning: 1. (of a voice or a person) having a rough voice, often because of a sore throat or a cold: 2. (of…. Learn more.

  6. www.dictionary.com › browse › hoarseHOARSE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Hoarse means having a weak and breathy voice, or making a harsh sound. Learn the origin, synonyms, and usage of hoarse from Dictionary.com.

  7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishhoarse adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    adjective. /hɔːs/ /hɔːrs/ if a person or their voice is hoarse, their voice sounds rough and unpleasant, especially because of a sore throat (= a painful throat because of an infection) He shouted himself hoarse. a hoarse cough/cry/scream. His voice was hoarse with exhaustion. Extra Examples. Oxford Collocations Dictionary. Word Origin.

  8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishHOARSE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Hoarse means having a rough and unclear voice, often because of sore throat or shouting. Learn the synonyms, pronunciation, examples and word origin of hoarse from Collins English Dictionary.

  9. www.nidcd.nih.gov › health › hoarsenessWhat Is Hoarseness? — Causes, Diagnosis & Disorders | NIDCD

    Mar 6, 2016 · Hoarseness is often a symptom of problems in the larynx, which cause your voice to sound raspy or strained. Learn more about possible causes and disorders. If you are hoarse, your voice will sound breathy, raspy, or strained, or will be softer in volume or lower in pitch.