English dictionary

throb

/T/r/A/b/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a deep pulsating type of pain

noun.state

Source: WordNet 3.0
an instance of rapid strong pulsation (of the heart)

noun.event

Examples
He felt a throbbing in his head.

Synonyms pounding throbbing

Source: WordNet 3.0
A beat, or strong pulsation, as of the heart and arteries; a violent beating; a papitation:

noun

Source: webster1913

pulsate or pound with abnormal force

verb.perception

Examples
My head is throbbing.

Her heart was throbbing.

Source: WordNet 3.0
expand and contract rhythmically; beat rhythmically

verb.motion

Synonyms pulsate pulse

Source: WordNet 3.0
tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement

verb.motion

Synonyms shiver shudder thrill

Source: WordNet 3.0
To beat, or pulsate, with more than usual force or rapidity; to beat in consequence of agitation; to palpitate; -- said of the heart, pulse, etc.

verb

Source: webster1913