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nerve-racking definition

nerve·-racking or nerve-wracking nerve′·-wrack′ing (-rak′iŋ)

adjective

very trying to one's patience or equanimity; causing irritation or exasperation

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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