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harrowing

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3 syllables
9 characters
English (US)
3syllables

harrowing

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

harrowing is a polysyllabic word with 3 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, harrowing is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofharrowing

1verb
  • 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.
1noun
  • The process of breaking up earth with a harrow.

    Example: "The field received two harrowings."

  • Suffering, torment.
  • Christ's triumphal descent into Hell.
1adjective
  • Causing pain or distress.
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