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Harrow(HAR-oh)

Quick Detail: Harrow means to deeply distress or trouble someone, leaving a lingering sense of strain or unease.

Definition: To harrow is to unsettle the mind with persistent strain, leaving calm difficult to recover. The word implies impact that goes beyond a passing scare, lingering after the moment ends. Harrowing experiences can feel sharp, as though they scraped against something inside. The term carries a grim seriousness, describing disturbance that changes a person’s sense of safety. It captures lasting unease rather than temporary shock.

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