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gruelling

/ˈɡruː.əl.ɪŋ/

Translations

gruellingadjective

more gruelling

Comp.

most gruelling

Super.

/ˈɡrʊəlɪŋ/

/ˈɡruːəlɪŋ/

éprouvantSe dit d’une activité, d’une épreuve ou d’une tâche très fatigante et exigeante.

The marathon was a gruelling test of endurance for all the participants.

Le marathon a été une épreuve éprouvante d’endurance pour tous les participants.

Additional translations

harassantPlus soutenu; insiste sur la fatigue intense et l’usure.

Synonyms

Antonyms

gruellinggerund / present participle

/ˈɡruː.əl.ɪŋ/

Functions as the present participle of the verb ‘gruel’ when used adjectivally.

éprouvantEmploi participial avec valeur adjectivale.

They faced a gruelling climb up the mountain.

Ils ont affronté une ascension éprouvante de la montagne.

Synonyms

gruelverb

gruelling

Gerund

grueled

Past Simple

grueled

Past Participle

grueling

Gerund

/ˈɡruː.əl/

malmenerSens rare.

The coach threatened to gruel the team if they didn't improve their performance.

L’entraîneur a menacé de malmener l’équipe si ses performances ne s’amélioraient pas.

Additional translations

nourrirAvec de la bouillie.

Synonyms

wear out

Definitions

gruellingadjective

Extremely tiring and demanding.

The marathon was a gruelling test of endurance for all the participants.

gruellinggerund / present participle

Present participle of the verb “gruel,” used as a modifier.

They faced a gruelling climb up the mountain.

gruelverb

To punish or subdue someone severely.

The coach threatened to gruel the team if they didn't improve their performance.

To feed (a person) with gruel.

During her illness, the nurse gruelled her twice a day.