throb
Pronunciation: /θɹɒb/
The English word “throb” has 4 meanings listed here.
verb
- To pound or beat rapidly or violently.
- To pulse (often painfully) in time with the circulation of blood.
- To exhibit an attitude, trait, or affect powerfully and profoundly.
noun
- A beating, vibration or palpitation.
Etymology
From Middle English throbben; possibly of imitative origin. Cognate with Scots thrab (“to throb”). Compare also drub.
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