strangled
adjective [usually before noun] /ˈstræŋ.ɡl̩d/Definition
› describes a weak, high, interrupted sound made by an extremely frightened or worried and nervous person: It came again, a strangled cry from the room next door.Describing qualities of the human voice
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Synonyms and related words:
- -toned suffix
- -voiced suffix
- aloud adverb
- breathy adjective
- dulcet adjective
- gruff adjective
- high-pitched adjective (VOICE)
- hoarse adjective
- honeyed adjective
- husky adjective (VOICE)
- lilting adjective
- raspy adjective
- reedy adjective (SOUND)
- rough adjective (SOUND)
- soft-spoken adjective
- stentorian adjective
- throaty adjective
- tone noun (VOICE EXPRESSION)
- toneless adjective
- vocal adjective (OF THE VOICE)
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