Vocabulary Entry

throe

|noun • verb

noun

A severe pain or struggle, often associated with intense emotional or physical anguish.

Example Sentences

"In her throes of despair, she cried out for help."

"The scientist was in the throes of an intense debate over his findings."

"He experienced the throes of addiction but managed to overcome it."

verb

Example Sentences

"The town was throeing under the pressure of the economic crisis."

"During the final moments of the match, the players throred as they fought for victory."

"She seemed to throe in agony with every passing moment of the ordeal."