Harrowing and Tolerable

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Harrowing adjective - Hard to accept or bear especially emotionally.

Usage example: a harrowing portrayal of the ravages of war

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Tolerable is an antonym for harrowing.

Nearby Words: harrow, harrowed

Tolerable adjective - Capable of being endured.

Usage example: stubbing your toe is at least a more tolerable pain than breaking your foot

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Harrowing is an antonym for tolerable.

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