1. becomes rough or harsh in sound, especially referring to the voice
Usage: intransitive
2. makes rough or harsh in sound
Usage: transitive

Examples

• Her voice hoarsens when she has a cold.
• The singer’s voice hoarsens after long performances.
• Shouting at the game hoarsens his throat.
• The medication hoarsens her voice temporarily.
• His voice hoarsens with age.
• The dry air hoarsens everyone’s voices in winter.