rasping (n.)

  1. uttering in an irritated tone

    [ Syn: rasp ]

    rasping (adj.)

  1. unpleasantly harsh or grating in sound; a gravelly voice

    [ Syn: grating , gravelly , raspy , rough , scratchy ]

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