harrowing

== English == === Etymology === By surface analysis, harrow +‎ -ing. === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /ˈhæɹəʊiŋ/ === Verb === harrowing present participle and gerund of harrow. === Adjective === harrowing (comparative more harrowing, superlative most harrowing) (formal) Causing pain or distress; harrying. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Noun === harrowing (plural harrowings) The process of breaking up earth with a harrow. Hypernym: tillage Coordinate term: ploughing Suffering, torment. Ravaging; hostile incursion; spoliation; intentional widespread destruction. (Christianity) Christ's ravaging or hostile incursion of Hell, conducted between his crucifixion and resurrection, in which he liberated the souls of the righteous held captive by Satan. ==== Derived terms ==== harrowing of hell ==== Translations ====