reply gruffly

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• When I asked for help, he just replied gruffly, "Figure it out yourself."
• The old sailor replied gruffly that he had no time for foolish questions.
• She was surprised when her normally cheerful colleague replied gruffly to her morning greeting.
• "I'm fine," he replied gruffly, not wanting to discuss the matter further.
• The general is known to reply gruffly to any journalist who challenges his authority.
• Tired from the long journey, the guard would only reply gruffly with one-word answers.
• Before hanging up the phone, he replied gruffly, "Don't call me again."
• Even when offered a compliment, the reclusive artist would only reply gruffly.
• He had not meant to reply so gruffly, but the stress of the situation got the better of him.
• "That's none of your business," the gatekeeper replied gruffly.