throe

[throh]

throe Definition

  • 1a severe spasm or pain
  • 2a hard time or struggle

Using throe: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "throe" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She was in the throes of childbirth.

  • Example

    The country is in the throes of a political crisis.

  • Example

    He was writhing in throes of agony.

  • Example

    The company is in the throes of a major restructuring.

throe Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for throe

Phrases with throe

  • in the throes of something

    experiencing or being deeply involved in a difficult or intense situation

    Example

    The city was in the throes of a heatwave.

  • throes of passion

    intense feelings of love or desire

    Example

    They were lost in the throes of passion.

  • death throes

    the final stages of a process or situation that is ending, often with violence or turmoil

    Example

    The dictator's regime was in its death throes.

Origins of throe

from Old English 'thrawan', meaning 'to twist'

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Summary: throe in Brief

'Throe' [throh] refers to a severe spasm or pain, or a hard time or struggle. It can describe physical pain, as in 'She was in the throes of childbirth,' or emotional turmoil, as in 'The country is in the throes of a political crisis.' 'Throe' is often used in the phrase 'in the throes of something,' and can also describe the final stages of a process or situation, as in 'The dictator's regime was in its death throes.'