Vocabulary Entry

racking

|verb • noun • adjective

verb

To cause great physical or mental pain, or to strain something significantly.

Example Sentences

"The athlete was racking his body with exhaustive training."

"She was racking her brain trying to solve the complex problem."

"The intense workout left him racking with fatigue."

noun

Example Sentences

"The racking of her emotions left her feeling drained."

"He spoke of the racking of his heart after the loss."

"The racking of the cold wind made everyone shiver."

adjective

Example Sentences

"The racking pain made it hard for her to focus."

"He felt racking guilt after the argument."

"The racking sound of thunder kept him awake all night."