HyperDic: throe

English > 2 senses of the word throe:
NOUNstatethroesevere spasm of pain
statethroehard or painful trouble or struggle
English > throe: 2 senses > noun 1, state
Meaningsevere spasm of pain.
Examples
  • "the throes of dying"
  • "the throes of childbirth"
Broaderagony, suffering, excruciationA state of acute pain
Spanishparoxismo
English > throe: 2 senses > noun 2, state
MeaningHard or painful trouble or struggle.
Example"a country in the throes of economic collapse"
BroaderdistressA state of adversity (danger or affliction or need)
Spanishagonía

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