
Rasp
Harsh Sound
Use 'rasp' to describe a sound that is unpleasantly harsh or grating to the ears.
His voice rasped as he called out in the cold night.
Expression of Discomfort
'Rasp' conveys a sense of discomfort or irritation when referring to someone's speech.
She could barely speak and could only rasp out a weak 'yes'.
Negative Connotation
When used in social contexts, 'rasp' often implies negativity or annoyance.
He didn't shout but his reply came out as a harsh rasp.