Gruff(adjective)
Rough, harsh, or unfriendly in voice or manner.
Hindi meaning:रूखा/कर्कश
Synonyms: Harsh, Rough, Brusque, Hoarse
Antonyms: Gentle, Polite, Soft, Courteous
Example: The guard replied in a gruff voice.
Trick to remember: Gruff sounds like rough; a gruff person talks in a rough way.
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