Throb — synonyms, definition

1. throb (Noun)

beat beating cadence click heave huff measure meter oscillation pace pant pop pounding puff pulsation pulse rhythm stroke tap tapping • • •

throb (Noun) — A deep pulsating type of pain.

throb (Noun) — An instance of rapid strong pulsation (of the heart). ex. "he felt a throb in his head"

beat heartbeat hurting pain pulsation pulse

2. throb (Verb)

ache beat clatter flutter gasp heave huff hurt pain palpitate pant pound puff pulsate pulse shiver shudder suffer thrill thump • • •

throb (Verb) — Pulsate or pound with abnormal force. ex. "my head is throbbing" ex. "Her heart was throbbing"

throb (Verb) — Expand and contract rhythmically; beat rhythmically. ex. "The baby's heart was throbbing again after the surgeon massaged it"

throb (Verb) — Tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement.

ache beat hurt pound smart thump tremble twang