harrowing

11 plus vocabulary word for grammar school entrance exams

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Learn the meaning of harrowing with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

harrowing

(adjective)

Meaning

extremely distressing or traumatic

Example

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

Synonyms

traumaticdistressingagonizing

Antonyms

comfortingsolacingpleasing