say gruffly

Examples (10)

• "Leave me alone," he said gruffly.
• "I don't have time for this," the boss said gruffly.
• He said gruffly that he preferred to work alone.
• "Watch where you are stepping," the old man said gruffly.
• "It is none of your business," she said gruffly.
• The guard said gruffly, "Identification, please."
• "We are closed," the shopkeeper said gruffly through the door.
• He said gruffly, "I suppose you can stay for dinner."
• "Get in the car," the officer said gruffly.
• "I am fine," he said gruffly, turning his face away.