Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

death-throes

noun

/dɛθ θroʊz/

Definition

The final struggles or movements before death.

Examples

In the death-throes of the company, employees felt the tension in every meeting.
The animal was found thrashing in its death-throes, a heartbreaking sight for the onlookers.

Meaning

Death-throes refer to the body’s involuntary convulsions or movements that often occur when someone is near the end of life. It can also describe a difficult or chaotic situation approaching its end.