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Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Alternative form of heartwrenching. alt-of, alternative

   "Do not read this heart-wrenching story if you don’t have it in you to control your emotions!"

Synonyms

All synonyms

heartrending

Example

More examples

"Seeing sadness on other people's faces is heart-wrenching."

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