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throb
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- pronunciation:
- thrab
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
throbs, throbbing, throbbed |
| definition: |
to beat or pulse quickly and strongly.
My heart throbbed when I heard the bad news.The runner's legs throbbed with pain.- synonyms:
- beat, pulse
- similar words:
- ache, heave, pound, quiver, shake, shudder, tremble, twitch
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| related words: |
hammer, thump |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a strong beat or pulse.
George's heart gave a throb when Mary walked into the room.We could hear the throb of the bass guitar.- synonyms:
- beat
- similar words:
- flutter, quiver, tremor, twitch
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| related words: |
flush, pain |
| derivation: |
throbbingly (adv.) |
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