Throb

verb
θrɑb

Noun

  • an instance of rapid strong pulsation (of the heart)

    “he felt a throbbing in his head”

    Similar:PoundingThrobbing
    Type of:PulsationPulseBeat

  • a deep pulsating type of pain

    Type of:HurtingPain

Verb

  • pulsate or pound with abnormal force

    “my head is throbbing”

    “Her heart was throbbing”

    Type of:SmartAcheHurt

  • expand and contract rhythmically; beat rhythmically

    Similar:PulsatePulse
    Type of:ThumpBeatPound

  • tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement

    Similar:ShiverShudderThrill
    Type of:Tremble

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