throes

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Definition

Noun (plural) 1. Intense or violent struggles, pains, or convulsions, especially those associated with a difficult process, crisis, or death. * This word almost always appears in the plural form "throes" and describes a state of intense, often painful, struggle or upheaval.

Usage

The word "throes" is used to describe a period of intense difficulty, turmoil, or suffering. It is commonly paired with "of" to specify the nature of the struggle.

Examples

• The country was in the throes of a revolution.
• She was in the throes of a high fever.
• The company is currently in the throes of a major reorganization.
• The animal's death throes were difficult to watch.

Advanced Usage

• In the throes of (something): This is the most common construction. It means to be deeply involved in or suffering the most intense part of a difficult experience.
  • He was in the throes of writing his first novel and rarely left his desk.
  • The economy is still in the throes of a recession.

Variants and Related Words

• Death throes (noun phrase): The final, violent convulsions or struggles before death. Often used figuratively to describe the final, chaotic stage of something ending.
  • The old regime was in its death throes.

Synonyms

• Agonies
• Pangs
• Convulsions
• Paroxysms
• Turmoil
• Upheaval

Antonyms

• Calm
• Peace
• Tranquility
• Stability

Notes

"Throes" is a formal and literary word. It strongly connotes a sense of violent, uncontrollable struggle, not just mild difficulty.

Học thuật

Noun

1. violent pangs of suffering
   • death throes