throes

[US]/θrəʊz/
[UK]/θroʊz/

Translation

n.severe pain, especially during childbirth; struggles or intense efforts
Word Forms
Pluralthroess

Phrases & Collocations

in throes

throes of pain

throes of labor

death throes

throes of change

gripped by throes

agonizing throes

final throes

throes and fears

violent throes

Example Sentences

the company went through the throes of a major restructuring.

she was caught in the throes of grief after the loss.

the nation struggled through the throes of political instability.

he watched his business go through the throes of bankruptcy.

the project was in the throes of a deadline crisis.

the patient was suffering in the throes of labor.

the team battled through the throes of a difficult season.

the artist poured their soul into the throes of creation.

the city was in the throes of a heatwave.

the young athlete pushed through the throes of intense training.

the country experienced the throes of economic recession.

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