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gruff
01
rauque
characterized by a rough and deep tone, often sounding harsh
Example
The old sailor 's gruff voice carried across the deck as he shouted orders to the crew.
Despite his gruff tone, there was a hint of kindness in the way he spoke to the frightened child.
From his office, we could hear the gruff sound of the drill as the construction workers repaired the roof.
02
rugueux, burin
brusque and surly and forbidding
