What does throes mean?
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throes
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Princeton's WordNet
throesnoun
violent pangs of suffering
"death throes"
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throes
Throes refers to intense or violent pain and struggle, especially accompanying birth, death, or great change. It can also signify a condition of agonizing struggle or effort.
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Throws vs. Throes -- In this Grammar.com article you will learn the differences between the words Throws and Throes.
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Anagrams for throes »
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of throes in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of throes in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
Examples of throes in a Sentence
Some of the best truths for which to live were realized in the throes of death.
The biggest takeaway is that the Republican establishment is in its death throes. The only remaining candidates are 100 percent anti-establishment.
We, as a government, have opted to re-look at the (Papua LNG) agreement because it was signed at a time when we were in the throes, or in the process, of changing the government, it's about weighing it between the nervousness of the investors and the pain and suffering of our own people ... by consultation you will be able to test the threshold of tolerance and then find that balance.
Take them outside the throes of work and have an off-site discussion that shows you care about them as a person. Reaching out is very important.
Though many people may not realize it, we are in the throes of a mental health state of emergency. though many times this is understandable from a legal and public safety standpoint.
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Translations for throes
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- ألم عظيمArabic
- agoníaSpanish
- affresFrench
- pergolakanIndonesian
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