noun
- the process of becoming hoarse or rough in sound
Examples
- The hoarsening of his voice indicated he was getting sick.
- After hours of cheering, the hoarsening was noticeable in the crowd.
- The singer’s hoarsening forced her to cancel the concert.
- Cold weather can cause hoarsening of the vocal cords.
- The doctor explained that the hoarsening was temporary.
- Excessive talking led to the hoarsening of her voice.