hoarsens
Grows vocally rough
Hoarsens is the third-person singular form of hoarsen, meaning to make or become hoarse—rough and strained in sound, especially of the voice.
Shouting for hours hoarsens the vocal cords.
The word is uncommon; most speakers prefer "makes hoarse" or "grows hoarse."
Inflamed voice box condition
- coldLow temperature state
- fluContagious respiratory illness
- bronchitisInflamed airway disease
- pharyngitisInflamed upper airway lining
tonsillitis · infection · sore throat · cough · congestion · inflammation · sinusitis · allergies
Vocally projecting loudly
- yellingVocalization at maximum volume
- screamingLoud, shrill vocalizing
- singingVocal music-making
- overuseExcessive employment of something
projection · cheering · vocal cords · exertion · belting · chanting · rallying · coaching
Excessive employment of something
- speakingOral expression of language
- whisperingBreathy, near-silent speech
- vocal restMandated speech abstinence
- hydrationBodily fluid replenishment
voice therapy · rest · tiredness · exhaustion · weakening · fading · croaking · giving out
Pubescent vocal transformation
- deepeningBecoming more profound
- crackingBreaking without separating completely
- breakingComing apart suddenly
- adolescenceTeenage developmental stage
testosterone · maturation · growth · mutation · squeaking · wavering
Emotional tear release
- sobbingConvulsive crying aloud
- weepingShedding tears audibly
- griefIntense sorrow from loss
- anguishIntense mental suffering
distress · choking up · tearful · emotional · overwrought · heartbreak · mourning · pleading
laryngitis
Inflamed voice box condition
- coldLow temperature state
- fluContagious respiratory illness
- bronchitisInflamed airway disease
pharyngitis · tonsillitis · infection · sore throat · cough · congestion · inflammation · sinusitis · allergies · asthma
shouting
Vocally projecting loudly
overuse · projection · cheering · vocal cords · exertion · belting · chanting · rallying · coaching · auctioneering
overuse
Excessive employment of something
- speakingOral expression of language
- whisperingBreathy, near-silent speech
- vocal restMandated speech abstinence
hydration · voice therapy · rest · tiredness · exhaustion · weakening · fading · croaking · giving out · wearing out
voice change
Pubescent vocal transformation
- deepeningBecoming more profound
- crackingBreaking without separating completely
- breakingComing apart suddenly
adolescence · testosterone · maturation · growth · mutation · squeaking · wavering
crying
Emotional tear release
anguish · distress · choking up · tearful · emotional · overwrought · heartbreak · mourning · pleading · begging
- hoarse voiceRough, strained speech
hoarse, hoarsely, hoarseness, hoarser, hoarsened, hoarsest, hoarsening