Definition of Throes

intense struggle or agony

Examples of Throes in a sentence

We decided to have our dog put down because he was in the throes of incurable pain.  🔊

In the throes of adoration, Bill texted Ann at least one hundred times a day.  🔊

Jack was incredibly suspicious when he was in the throes of jealousy.  🔊

During the throes of the revolution, over a thousand people were killed.  🔊

After being shot by hunters, the elephant suffered the throes of death.  🔊

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