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Another word for harrowing

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harrowing

modif.

frightening, tormenting, trying, nerve-racking; see also disturbing.

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Another word for harrowing

adjective

Extraordinarily painful or distressing:

agonizing, anguishing, excruciating, tormenting, torturous. See pain

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The train crash was a harrowing experience for everyone involved.
I don't think I could live through such a harrowing event again.
Because of her harrowing experience on an out-of-control roller coaster, Julia refuses to step foot in an amusement park.
Every effort should be made to prepare a good mealy tilth by suitable ploughing, harrowing and consolidation.
Emma teared up watching the harrowing scenes of the holocaust documentary.

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