harrowing

/ˈhæɹəʊiŋ/

verb

Meaning

To drag a harrow over; to break up with a harrow.
To traumatize or disturb; to frighten or torment.
To break or tear, as if with a harrow; to wound; to lacerate; to torment or distress; to vex.

noun

Meaning

The process of breaking up earth with a harrow.
"The field received two harrowings."
Suffering, torment.
Christ's triumphal descent into Hell.

adjective

Meaning