English verb: palpitate | |||
1. | palpitate (motion) cause to throb or beat rapidly | ||
Samples | Her violent feelings palpitated the young woman's heart. | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Something ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | agitate, shake | ||
Verb group | flutter, palpitate | ||
2. | palpitate (motion) shake with fast, tremulous movements | ||
Samples | His nostrils palpitated. | ||
Synonyms | quake, quiver | ||
Pattern of use | Something ----s. Somebody ----s | ||
Broader (hypernym) | tremble | ||
3. | palpitate (motion) beat rapidly | ||
Samples | His heart palpitated. | ||
Synonyms | flutter | ||
Pattern of use | Something ----s | ||
Broader (hypernym) | beat, pound, thump | ||
Verb group | palpitate | ||