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Hoarse

usgb/hɔːrs/Volume
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Voice StrainPlay
Used to describe someone's voice when it sounds rough due to overuse or illness, such as shouting or a cold. SlideHis voice was hoarse from cheering on his team all night.
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Emotional StatePlay
'Hoarse' can imply strong emotion, like anger or desperation, that affects one's voice. SlideShe was hoarse from pleading for her lost puppy.
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Indicates a temporary condition of the voice, not a permanent trait. SlideAfter recovering from laryngitis, her hoarse voice returned to normal.
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