Hard time and Throe

Hard time noun - A difficulty that can be overcome with effort.

Throe and hard time are semantically related. in hardship topic. In some cases you can use "Throe" instead a noun phrase "Hard time".

Throe noun - A sharp unpleasant sensation usually felt in some specific part of the body.

Hard time and throe are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hard time" instead a noun "Throe".