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harrow Synonyms

Another word for harrow

Choosing another word for harrow depends on context, so the 16 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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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
distress
Strong
torture
afflict
agonize
anguish
excruciate
plague
rack
Weak
vex

• 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."

Weak
cultivator
tiller

• 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 till the soil before sowing the winter wheat."

Strong
till
cultivate
plow
Weak
rake

Opposites of harrow

The opposite of harrow shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

comfort
soothe
console
relieve
reassure
calm
solace
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• Nearby Words

harpy
harried
harrier
harrow
harrowing
harrowingly
harrumph

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Harrow. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/harrow
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