Throb: meaning, definitions and examples

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throb

[ θrɒb ]

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feeling

To beat with a strong, regular rhythm; to pulsate or pound.

Synonyms

beat, pound, pulse

Examples of usage

His heart throbbed with excitement before the big race.
The pain throbbed in her temples.

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sensation

A strong, regular pulse or rhythmic beating.

Synonyms

beat, pulsation, pulse

Examples of usage

She could feel the throb of the music in her chest.
The throb of the engine filled the room.

Translations

Translations of the word "throb" in other languages:

🇵🇹 latejar

🇮🇳 धड़कना

🇩🇪 pochen

🇮🇩 berdenyut

🇺🇦 пульсувати

🇵🇱 pulsować

🇯🇵 ズキズキする

🇫🇷 pulsation

🇪🇸 latir

🇹🇷 zonklamak

🇰🇷 욱신거리다

🇸🇦 ينبض

🇨🇿 pulsovat

🇸🇰 pulzovať

🇨🇳 搏动

🇸🇮 utripati

🇮🇸 þruma

🇰🇿 соғып тұру

🇬🇪 ფეთქვა

🇦🇿 döyünmək

🇲🇽 latir

Word origin

The word 'throb' originated from Middle English 'throbben', which is believed to be of imitative origin, representing the sound of a beating heart or pulse. Over time, it has evolved to describe both the action of beating with a strong rhythm and the sensation of a strong, regular pulse. The word has been used in English language for centuries to convey the idea of rhythmic pulsation or pounding.