death throe
The term "death throe" is often used to describe the final, often tumultuous moments of life or the end of a significant phase or entity.
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Definition
C1Life
(biological, chiefly plural)The final, often erratic movements or sounds made by a living being just before death.
Example
- The animal's death throes were heartbreaking to witness.
C1Metaphor
(figurative, chiefly plural)The last, intense struggles or efforts before the end of an era, institution, or system.
Example
- The company’s death throes were evident in its desperate attempts to stay afloat.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "death throe":
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