throb.
To pound or beat rapidly or violently.
Meaning & usage
To pound or beat rapidly or violently.
Her heart began to throb faster as the moment approached.
To pulse (often painfully) in time with the circulation of blood.
I have a throbbing headache.
To exhibit an attitude, trait, or affect powerfully and profoundly.
The bass in the song made the entire room throb with energy.
Where this word comes from
From Middle English throbben; possibly of imitative origin. Cognate with Scots thrab (“to throb”). Compare also drub.
A beating, vibration or palpitation.
He could feel a dull throb in his head from the tension.
Where this word comes from
From Middle English throbben; possibly of imitative origin. Cognate with Scots thrab (“to throb”). Compare also drub.
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