🌾harrow

verb
/ˈhæroʊ/

Meaning

to cause distress or torment; also to break up and smooth soil with a farm tool

Example Sentences

The tragic news harrowed the entire family.

Synonyms

torment, distress, agonize, trouble

Antonyms

comfort, soothe, calm

Collocations

harrow the land, harrow the soil, harrowed by grief

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