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throb
[throb]
verb (used without object)
to beat with increased force or rapidity, as the heart under the influence of emotion or excitement; palpitate.
to feel or exhibit emotion.
He throbbed at the happy thought.
The cello throbbed.
noun
the act of throbbing.
a violent beat or pulsation, as of the heart.
any pulsation or vibration.
the throb of engines.
throb
/ θrɒb /
verb
to pulsate or beat repeatedly, esp with increased force
to throb with pain
(of engines, drums, etc) to have a strong rhythmic vibration or beat
noun
the act or an instance of throbbing, esp a rapid pulsation as of the heart
a throb of pleasure
Other Word Forms
- throbber noun
- outthrob verb (used with object)
- throbbingly adverb
- throbbing adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of throb1
Word History and Origins
Origin of throb1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
On the second track, “Bumpy,” what sounds like a sonic rendering of an exploding box of crayons leads to a throbbing pulse that could be a sentient computer’s ticking heart.
The pain in my hand cools to a faint throb.
It was like a dull, throbbing ache, or a sharp, twisty, stabbing feeling—oh, why were things becoming indescribable all of a sudden?
Researchers here are developing the extraordinarily sounding "organ-on-a-chip" technology, conjuring up alarming images of throbbing brains and beating hearts sitting on top of electronic circuits.
They can last from a couple of minutes to days and the pain can be sharp, dull, throbbing or stabbing and sometimes spread beyond your head to your scalp, face or even your neck.
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