throb

Plural: throbs

Noun

• a deep pulsating type of pain
• an instance of rapid strong pulsation (of the heart)
  • "he felt a throbbing in his head"
• A beating, vibration or palpitation.

Verb

Verb Forms: throbbed, throbbing, throbs

• To beat or pulsate with a strong, regular rhythm.
• pulsate or pound with abnormal force
  • "my head is throbbing"
  • "Her heart was throbbing"
• expand and contract rhythmically; beat rhythmically
• tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement
• To pound or beat rapidly or violently.
• To vibrate or pulsate with a steady rhythm.
• To pulse (often painfully) in time with the circulation of blood.
• To exhibit an attitude, trait, or affect powerfully and profoundly.

Examples

• His heart began to THROB with excitement as he saw the potential bingo.

Synonyms

pounding, pulsate, pulse, shiver, shudder, thrill, throbbing

Anagrams of throb