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scraping(noun, verb, shrill, blemishing)
10
grating(noun, rough, harsh, discordant)
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rasping(noun, rough, coarse, gruff)
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hoarse(shrill, raspy)
6
jarring
6
raucous
6
strident
5
abrasive(grating, wearing, scraping)
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scratchy(rough, grating)
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abrading(verb, grating, blemishing)
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grazing
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grinding(noun, rough, coarse, scraping)
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harsh
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jangling
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piercing
4
shrill
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blotting(verb, blemishing)
3
rough(gruff, husky, grating)
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acute
2
cracking(verb, blemishing)
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