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harrow Synonyms
Another word for harrow
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• verb (Context 1)
To cause extreme distress, torment, or mental pain to.
Usage Example
"The tragic news of the expedition's failure continued to torment the minds of the explorers' families."
Strongest
torment
Strong
distress
agonize
torture
afflict
• noun (Context 2)
An agricultural implement consisting of a heavy frame set with teeth or tines, drawn over plowed land to break up clods, remove weeds, and cover seed.
Usage Example
"The farmer used a tractor to pull the cultivator across the field, preparing the soil for spring planting."
Strong
cultivator
Weak
plow
• verb (Context 3)
To draw a harrow over land in order to break up clods of soil and smooth the surface.
Usage Example
"After plowing the acreage, they needed to cultivate the soil before sowing the winter wheat."
Strong
cultivate
till
Weak
plow
Opposites of harrow
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of harrow varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites:
soothe
comfort
assuage
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Harrow. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/harrow