throe

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/θɹəʊ/ English

Definitions

noun

A pang, spasm.
(usually plural) A hard struggle.
A tool for splitting wood into shingles; a frow.

verb

To put in agony.
To struggle in extreme pain; to be in agony; to agonize.

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Synonyms

pang spasm death throe death-struggle contraction throes of passion torment strain twinge thrashing agony cephalotripsy wring cramp excruciation cruciation

Rhymes

apropos show flow fallow although low bestow glow afterglow throw

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