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| hack1 |
to give out short, harsh coughs. [1/3 definitions] |
| hard |
in a harsh or severe way. [1/9 definitions] |
| hardy |
able to stand or live through harsh weather or bad conditions; not easily killed. [1/2 definitions] |
| honk |
the loud, harsh sound made by a goose. [2/5 definitions] |
| hostile |
hard to bear; harsh. [1/2 definitions] |
| jangle |
to make a harsh, clashing sound. [3/4 definitions] |
| mild |
not harsh; not extreme. [2/3 definitions] |
| noise |
loud, harsh, or unpleasant sound. [1/2 definitions] |
| persecute |
to continually treat in a cruel or harsh way because of race, religion, political ideas, or some other difference. |
| ragged |
harsh; rough sounding; grating. [1/4 definitions] |
| relax |
to make less harsh or strict. [1/4 definitions] |
| relent |
to become less harsh or less strict. |
| rugged |
causing hardship or strain; harsh. [1/4 definitions] |
| sarcastic |
using harsh or bitter words that are meant to hurt, tease, or make fun of another person. |
| scream |
to speak or shout in a shrill, harsh, or angry tone. [1/4 definitions] |
| screech |
to make a harsh, shrill cry or sound. [1/2 definitions] |
| severe |
very strict; harsh. [1/3 definitions] |
| sharp |
harsh and causing hurt. [1/10 definitions] |
| snort |
to make a sudden, harsh sound to express annoyance, scorn, contempt, or other negative feelings. [1/4 definitions] |
| soft |
not harsh; light. [1/9 definitions] |
| squawk |
to give a harsh scream. [2 definitions] |
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