Rack and Throe

Rack

Rack noun - A state of great suffering of body or mind.
Usage example: after experiencing the rack of a divorce, he was reluctant to commit to another relationship

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

Nearby Words: racked, racking

Throe

Throe noun - A sharp unpleasant sensation usually felt in some specific part of the body.
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Rack and throe are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Rack" instead a noun "Throe".
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