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scraping(noun, verb, adjective, shrill, blemishing)
10
grating(noun, adjective, rough, harsh, discordant)
9
scrape
8
rasping(noun, adjective, rough, coarse, gruff)
8
scratch(noun, verb)
6
abrasion(noun, grating, wearing, scraping, scrivening)
6
hoarse(adjective, shrill, raspy)
6
jarring(adjective, shrill)
6
raucous(adjective, shrill)
6
strident(adjective, shrill)
5
abrasive(adjective, grating, wearing, scraping)
5
marking(verb, blemishing)
5
scratchy(adjective, rough, grating)
4
abrading(verb, adjective, grating, blemishing)
4
grazing
4
grinding(noun, adjective, rough, coarse, scraping)
4
harsh(adjective, shrill)
4
jangling(adjective, shrill)
4
mark
4
piercing(adjective, shrill)
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