Excruciation and Throe

Excruciation

Excruciation noun - A state of great suffering of body or mind.
Usage example: had never experienced such excruciation as when he contracted shingles

Throe and excruciation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Throe" instead a noun "Excruciation".

Throe

Throe noun - Severe spasm of pain.
Usage example: the throes of childbirth
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Excruciation and throe are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Excruciation" instead a noun "Throe".
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