throes

Words with a similar base: throes

'throes'

[throes.n.01] as in: violent pangs of suffering

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Examples:
death throes

'throes'

[throe.n.01] as in: severe spasm of pain

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Examples:
the throes of dying
the throes of childbirth

'throes'

[throe.n.02] as in: hard or painful trouble or struggle

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Examples:
a country in the throes of economic collapse