Synonyms for

Wracking

Verb / ˈrækɪŋ / Another word for wracking — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

causing great physical or mental suffering

Synonyms & similar words

wrack wreck bustup agonizing excruciating torturous painful harassing distressing troubling wearing trying grueling taxing draining wearying demanding onerous burdensome onerous oppressive crushing overwhelming

Example sentences

  1. The wracking cough made her chest hurt.
  2. The wracking sobs indicated how much he was hurting.
  3. The wracking guilt made it hard for her to sleep at night.
  4. The wracking pain in his back made it hard to stand up straight.
  5. The wracking worry kept her up all night.

Quotes

  • The wracking pain is unbearable.
  • His wracking sobs echoed through the room.
  • The wracking guilt consumed her.

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