Harrowing and Rotten

Harrowing

Harrowing adjective - Hard to accept or bear especially emotionally.
Usage example: a harrowing portrayal of the ravages of war

Rotten and harrowing are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rotten" instead an adjective "Harrowing".

Nearby Words: harrow, harrowed

Rotten

Rotten adjective - Having undergone organic breakdown.

Harrowing and rotten are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Harrowing" instead an adjective "Rotten".

Nearby Words: rottenness, rottenly
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