Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
racking
adjective
/ˈrækɪŋ/
Definition
causing extreme physical or mental suffering
Examples
- The racking pain in his back kept him from sleeping.
- She went through a racking experience during her recovery.
- The movie had a racking tension that kept the audience on edge.
Meaning
The term refers to something that causes intense pain or distress.
Synonyms
- agonizing
- tormenting
- distressing
