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Synonyms for harrowing
| Grammar : Adj |
| Spell : har-oh-ing |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈhær oʊ ɪŋ |
Top 10 synonyms for harrowing
Définition of harrowing
Origin :- "extremely distressing, painful," 1799 (implied in harrowingly), from present participle of harrow (v.).
- adj dangerous, frightening
- This experience was harrowing, but it prepared his mind for the seeds of wisdom.
- Extract from : « The Forest » by Stewart Edward White
- So ended that chapter in the harrowing history of Murray Davenport.
- Extract from : « The Mystery of Murray Davenport » by Robert Neilson Stephens
- The scene was harrowing, and only two of its incidents are material to this history.
- Extract from : « A Son of Hagar » by Sir Hall Caine
- The Irish farmer is with the poet, who hits his harrowing anguish to a hair.
- Extract from : « Ireland as It Is » by Robert John Buckley (AKA R.J.B.)
- We will not dwell upon the harrowing events of the next few days.
- Extract from : « The Masked Bridal » by Mrs. Georgie Sheldon
- Sir Donald listened with patient sympathy to these harrowing details.
- Extract from : « Oswald Langdon » by Carson Jay Lee
- It was harrowing to be the children of a miser—for he must have a lot hoarded away.
- Extract from : « In a Little Town » by Rupert Hughes
- When he was in the most harrowing position, Brown gave him a swift kick.
- Extract from : « Tess of the Storm Country » by Grace Miller White
- I will spare the reader the harrowing details of that serious interview.
- Extract from : « Follow My leader » by Talbot Baines Reed
- She dismissed the harrowing thought of war—she would enjoy the calm of her quarry.
- Extract from : « Patchwork » by Anna Balmer Myers
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