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English noun: throb

1. throb (state) a deep pulsating type of pain


Broader (hypernym)hurting, pain

2. throb (event) an instance of rapid strong pulsation (of the heart)


SamplesHe felt a throbbing in his head.


Synonymspounding, throbbing


Broader (hypernym)beat, heartbeat, pulsation, pulse


English verb: throb

1. throb (perception) pulsate or pound with abnormal force


SamplesMy head is throbbing.
Her heart was throbbing.


Pattern of useSomething ----s.
Somebody's (body part) ----s


Broader (hypernym)ache, hurt, smart


Narrower (hyponym)twang

2. throb (motion) expand and contract rhythmically; beat rhythmically


SamplesThe baby's heart was pulsating again after the surgeon massaged it.


ExamplesThe crowds throb in the streets, The streets throb with crowds


Synonymspulsate, pulse


Pattern of useSomething ----s


Broader (hypernym)beat, pound, thump


Verb groupbeat, pulsate, quiver

3. throb (motion) tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement


Synonymsshiver, shudder, thrill


Pattern of useSomething ----s.
Somebody ----s


Broader (hypernym)tremble









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