Throb Definition
thrŏb
throbbed, throbbing, throbs
verb
throbbed, throbbing, throbs
To beat strongly or fast; palpitate, as the heart under exertion.
Webster's New World
To beat, pulsate, vibrate, etc.
Webster's New World
To feel or express emotion; quiver with excitement.
Webster's New World
noun
throbs
The act of throbbing.
Webster's New World
A beating, pulsating, or vibration.
American Heritage
A beat or pulsation, esp. a strong one of the heart.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
- pounding
- throbbing
- pulsate
- palpitation
- undulation
- palpitation.--v. palpitate
- oscillation
- ictus
- beating
- pulsation
- beat
- pulse
Origin of Throb
Middle English throbben of imitative origin
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
Appears 14th century; possibly of imitative origin.
From Wiktionary
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