racking (Meaning)

Wordnet

racking (s)

causing great physical or mental suffering

Webster

racking (p. pr. & vb. n.)

of Rack

Webster

racking (n.)

Spun yarn used in racking ropes.

FAQs About the word racking

causing great physical or mental sufferingof Rack, Spun yarn used in racking ropes.

wrenching, agonizing, torturing, intense, torturous, harrowing, tormenting, biting, extreme, violent

assisting, aiding,helping, aiding, relieving, relieving, helping, assisting, quieting,delivering

The gruesome murder case was racking the nation's collective conscience.

The incessant cough was racking his frail body, leaving him gasping for breath.

The earthquake caused the shelves to rack violently, sending books crashing down.

She couldn't shake off the racking sobs that consumed her after the loss of her loved one.