The Open Dictionary

death throes

noun

UK/ˈdeθ ˌθrəʊz/
US/ˈdeθ ˌθroʊz/

Definitions of death throes noun

  1. Plural

    the final struggles or violent movements before death or the end of something

    • The company was in its death throes before declaring bankruptcy.

    • The policy is in its death throes amid strong public opposition.

    • The injured bird thrashed painfully on the ground, showing it was in its death throes.