garg — meaning in English

English meaning

• gruff adj Rough or brusque in manner or speech, though not necessarily unkind underneath.
• harsh adj Unpleasantly rough, severe, or unforgiving — used for weather, conditions, sounds, or treatment.
• strident adj Loud; shrill, piercing, high-pitched; rough-sounding.
• strong adjective Physically powerful; capable of exerting or withstanding great force.

Senses

garg is used for these senses in English:

• gruff hoarse-voiced.
• harsh Unpleasantly rough to the touch or other senses.
• strident Loud; shrill, piercing, high-pitched; rough-sounding.
• strong Having an offensive or intense odor or flavor.

gruff — full definition

1. adj Rough or brusque in manner or speech, though not necessarily unkind underneath.
2. adj Low-pitched and hoarse in voice.

harsh — full definition

1. adj Unpleasantly rough, severe, or unforgiving — used for weather, conditions, sounds, or treatment.
2. adj Overly critical or unkind in tone.

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