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throb
(/T/r/A/b )

noun (n)

  • a deep pulsating type of pain(noun.state)
    source: wordnet30
  • an instance of rapid strong pulsation (of the heart)(noun.event)
    Example:
    He felt a throbbing in his head.
    source: wordnet30
  • A beat, or strong pulsation, as of the heart and arteries; a violent beating; a papitation:(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • pulsate or pound with abnormal force(verb.perception)
    Example:
    My head is throbbing.
    Her heart was throbbing.
    source: wordnet30
  • expand and contract rhythmically; beat rhythmically(verb.motion)
    Synonym:
    pulsate, pulse
    source: wordnet30
  • tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement(verb.motion)
    Synonym:
    shiver, shudder, thrill
    source: wordnet30
  • To beat, or pulsate, with more than usual force or rapidity; to beat in consequence of agitation; to palpitate; -- said of the heart, pulse, etc.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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