Definition of harrowing Harrowing

/hɛˈɹowɪŋ/ - [herowing] -

We found 5 definitions of harrowing from 4 different sources.

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What does harrowing mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

harrowing - extremely painful
  agonizing, agonising, excruciating, torturing, torturous, torturesome
  painful causing physical or psychological pain; "worked with painful slowness"
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • harrowing (Verb)
    Present participle of harrow.
  • harrowing (Adjective)
    Causing pain or distress.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • harrowing (p. pr. & vb. n.)
    of Harrow

Part of speech

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  • harrowing, verb, gerund of harrow (infinitive).

Pronunciation

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