harrowing  /ˈhɛ roʊ ɪŋ/ ? Meaning of "harrowing"

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Definition(s):

  • (adj) extremely painful

Usage(s):

  1. Further proof that many of the best movies are no longer at the movies, this story of a young Jewish neo-Nazi was a harrowing interrogation of cultural identity and hate.
  2. But in this pup's harrowing quest to return home to the Hills, she ends up finding her inner bark.
  3. He recruited fighters by telling harrowing tales of his supposed ill-treatment in the cages of Guantanamo.

Quotes

  1. Scotland`s First Minister Alex Salmond said: "As we approach the 20th anniversary of that harrowing evening and appalling tragedy, my thoughts, and those of my colleagues in the Scottish Government, are with the people of Lockerbie, and with all...
    on Dec 20, 2008 By: Alex Salmond Source: WalesOnline

  2. "We are really glad that we have him in our team after that harrowing experience of his," Croatia coach Slaven Bilic said of Klasnic.
    on Jun 17, 2008 By: Slaven Bilic Source: International Herald Tribune

  3. "Those of us that have been given the honor to serve in these times must step up to the plate and put this country on a course that will see it through these harrowing times and make it strong and viable for the 21st century," Voinovich said.
    on Jan 12, 2009 By: George Voinovich Source: USA Today

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