rasping

The word “rasping” has 2 syllables: rasp-ing

It's pronounced as /ˈræspɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for rasping?

In the thesaurus, “rasping” has 20 synonyms and 24 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for rasping along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for rasping

annoying
bothering
bugging
eroding
filing
fraying
grating
grinding
gruff
hoarse
husky
irritating
persecuting
polishing
rubbing
sanding
scraping
scratching
sharpening
wearing

Antonyms for rasping

appeasing
conciliating
delighting
gentle
golden
gratifying
liquid
mellifluous
mellow
obliging
pacifying
placating
pleasing
reassuring
roughening
satisfying
scuffing
sliding
smooth
soft
soothing
sweet
tender
velvety

Meanings of rasping

verb
1. To use a rasp.
2. To make a noise similar to the one a rasp makes in use; to utter rasps.
3. To work something with a rasp.
4. To grate harshly upon; to offend by coarse or rough treatment or language.
noun
1. A sound that rasps.
2. The act of rasping as with a file.
adjective
1. Raspy.
2. Exasperating.

Example Sentences

The old man’s rasping voice made it hard to understand his words.
The metal blade produced a rasping sound as it scraped against the stone.
His breath was rasping due to the thick smoke in the room.
The singer’s rasping tone added a unique texture to the song.
The prisoner’s rasping chains echoed through the dark hallway.

On this page you'll find 44 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to rasping, such as: annoying, appeasing, bothering, bugging, conciliating, delighting, eroding.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.