harrowing
/ˈhæɹəʊiŋ/
Dictionary
verb
- To drag a harrow over; to break up with a harrow.
- To traumatize or disturb; to frighten or torment.
- To break or tear, as if with a harrow; to wound; to lacerate; to torment or distress; to vex.
noun
- The process of breaking up earth with a harrow.
"The field received two harrowings."
- Suffering, torment.
- Christ's triumphal descent into Hell.
adjective
- Causing pain or distress.
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