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| abrasive |
scratchy, harsh, or irritating. [1/2 definitions] |
| abuse |
harsh or insulting words. [1/6 definitions] |
| acerbic |
sharp, sour, or harsh in manner, tone, or the like. [1/2 definitions] |
| astringent |
stern, harsh, or severe. [1/4 definitions] |
| bark1 |
the harsh sound made by a dog. [3 definitions] |
| bitter |
uncomfortably cold or harsh. [1/3 definitions] |
| blare |
a loud, harsh noise. [1/2 definitions] |
| blistering |
severe, harsh. [1/2 definitions] |
| bray1 |
to make the sound of a donkey. [1/2 definitions] |
| burr2 |
a harsh, trilled pronunciation of the letter "r," like that of the Scots. [3/5 definitions] |
| caco- |
bad; harsh. |
| caw |
the cry of the crow or raven, or any harsh call that sounds like this. [1/2 definitions] |
| charity |
the quality of not judging others in a harsh way; kindness; good will. [1/3 definitions] |
| clash |
a harsh, loud sound. [1/5 definitions] |
| crow1 |
a shiny black bird known for its shrill, harsh cry. Crows are often seen looking for food. |
| crow2 |
to make the harsh cry of a rooster. [2/3 definitions] |
| crusty |
brusque or surly; harsh. [1/2 definitions] |
| discord |
a combination of musical sounds that is harsh or unpleasant. [1/2 definitions] |
| discordant |
harsh or unpleasant in sound. [1/2 definitions] |
| dish it out |
to give out criticism or harsh treatment in a heartless manner. |
| dour |
harsh, stern, or severe. [1/3 definitions] |
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