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harrowing

/ˈhærəʊɪŋ/ adjective · British & US
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What does harrowing mean?

adjective

Causing a feeling of shock, horror, or deep distress; extremely frightening or disturbing.

Example

"The harrowing experience of living through a war left her with PTSD."

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