Definitions

1. noun

A sudden, severe, and often violent outburst of emotion or physical pain

“The queen’s health was in a new throe after the accident.”

2. noun

A spasmodic convulsion or contraction, especially of a muscle or part of the body

“The patient suffered a throe of pain in her arm after the surgery.”

3. noun

A period of severe and often recurring illness or suffering

“The throe of her illness lasted for several months.”

4. verb

To experience or go through a severe and often recurring illness or suffering

“She throe with pain after the accident.”