throe

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Noun throe has 2 senses

throe - severe spasm of pain; "the throes of dying"; "the throes of childbirth"
--₁ is a kind of agony, suffering, excruciation
throe - hard or painful trouble or struggle; "a country in the throes of economic collapse"
--₂ is a kind of distress

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Throe

Definition:

A noun referring to a severe spasm, pain, or agony.

As a verb, it means to experience or cause intense pain or struggle.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: a severe spasm, pain, or agony

Example: The patient writhed in throe, clutching his chest in pain.

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Sense 2:

Verb: to experience or cause intense pain or struggle

Example: She was throed with concerns about her upcoming exam.

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