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throb

/θrɑb/

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verb
expand and contract rhythmically; beat rhythmically
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pulsate pulse

type of:
thump beat pound
noun
an instance of rapid strong pulsation (of the heart)
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"he felt a throbbing in his head"

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pounding throbbing

type of:
pulsation pulse beat heartbeat
verb
tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement
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shiver shudder thrill

type of:
tremble
noun
a deep pulsating type of pain
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hurting pain
verb
pulsate or pound with abnormal force
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"my head is throbbing" "Her heart was throbbing"

type of:
smart ache hurt

Examples of throb

"he felt a throbbing in his head"
"my head is throbbing"
"Her heart was throbbing"