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Hoarse

/hˈɔrs/
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(adj) Having a dry, harsh tone to the voice, as a result of a sore throat, age, emotion, etc.

They were all hoarse from shouting.
I talked myself hoarse.
CEFR Practice Quiz
His voice sounded very ____ after he spent the whole afternoon cheering for his favorite team.

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