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hoarse Synonyms

Another word for hoarse

Choosing another word for hoarse depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

(of a person's voice or vocal sound) Sounding rough, husky, and harsh, typically as a result of a sore throat or shouting.

Usage Example

"Her voice was barely a raspy whisper after cheering at the championship game all evening."

Strongest
raspy
husky
croaky
gravelly
rasping
Strong
throaty
rough
gruff
throated
raucous

• adjective (Context 2)

(of a person) Having a rough, strained, or raspy voice.

Usage Example

"The lecturer grew husky-voiced toward the end of the three-hour seminar and paused for a glass of water."

Strongest
husky-voiced
Strong
frog-throated

Opposites of hoarse

The opposite of hoarse shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

clear
clear-voiced
smooth
dulcet
melodious
mellifluous
silvery
See all opposites of hoarse

• Nearby Words

hoarder
hoarding
hoarfrost
hoarse
hoarsely
hoarseness
hoatzin

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Hoarse. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/hoarse
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