Harrowing

C1 16+

Synonyms of harrowing

Antonyms of harrowing

Collocations of harrowing

experience
Frequency: 70 %

The harrowing experience left her shaken for days.

ordeal
Frequency: 65 %

The harrowing ordeal of being lost in the wilderness was finally over.

journey
Frequency: 60 %

The harrowing journey through the mountains tested their endurance.

story
Frequency: 50 %

The harrowing story of survival captured the attention of the nation.

tale
Frequency: 45 %

She recounted the harrowing tale of her escape from the burning building.

Idiomatic Expressions for harrowing

  • Phrase: harrowing tale
    Meaning: a story that is deeply disturbing or upsetting
    Usage: The novel tells a harrowing tale of survival in a war-torn country.