harrowing

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harrowing

(adjective)

Meaning

extremely distressing or traumatic

Example

"The harrowing tale of loss left the audience in tears."

Synonyms

traumaticdistressingagonizing

Antonyms

comfortingsolacingpleasing

More about this word

Word origin
From Old English 'hergian', meaning to harass or torment.
Related word forms
  • verb: harrowed
  • noun: harrow

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