100 entries under rough topic. ×

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grating(noun, verb, adjective, hard, severe)
22
harsh(adjective, severe, offensive, coarse)
15
hoarse(adjective, hard, severe, sharp)
14
husky(adjective, low, harsh, dirty)
14
jarring(adjective, hard, severe, sharp)
14
raucous(adjective, hard, severe, sharp)
14
strident(adjective, hard, severe, sharp)
13
scratchy(adjective, harsh, coarse, sounds)
11
grinding(noun, verb, adjective, clean)
9
gravelly(adjective, coarse, dry, gruff)
9
scratching(noun, verb, adjective, coarse)
7
discordant(adjective, hard, severe, sharp)
7
gruff(adjective, severe, low, harsh)
7
guttural(adjective, hard, sound, severe, sharp)
7
screeching(verb, adjective, hard, severe, sharp)
7
shrill(adjective, harsh, offensive, dry)
6
cacophonous(adjective, hard, severe, sharp)
6
jangling(adjective, hard, severe, sharp)
5
creaking(verb, adjective, hard, severe, sharp)
5
dry(adjective, hard, sharp, flat)
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