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throb Definition

throb (t̸hräb)

intransitive verb throbbed, throb′·bing

  1. to beat, pulsate, vibrate, etc.
  2. to beat strongly or fast; palpitate, as the heart under exertion
  3. to feel or express emotion; quiver with excitement

Etymology: ME throbben, prob. of echoic orig.

noun

  1. the act of throbbing
  2. a beat or pulsation, esp. a strong one of the heart

throb Related Forms

throb′·ber noun throb′·bingly adverb

throb Synonyms

throb

n.

beat, pulsation, pulse, palpitation; see beat 2.

throb Synonyms

throb

v.

beat, pulsate, palpitate; see beat 3.

throb Usage Examples

Object

  • headache: A migraine is a throbbing, intense headache in one half of the head.
  • bass: No time is wasted with between song banter yet this only adds to the dark guitar fuzz and throbbing bass.
  • pulse: He had positive bodily pain a violent headache, and a throbbing intermittent pulse.
  • sensation: If exercise continues more damage occurs and the tissues become inflamed causing swelling and a dull throbbing sensation in the tendon.
  • rhythm: Powered by big drum sounds, surging phrases, and throbbing rhythms, it attacks the listener with stealth and force.
  • pain: The events of last night were sharp in his mind, all the more so for the throbbing pain in his knuckles.

Converse of object

  • hear: We all scrambled on deck and could hear the distant throb of aeroplanes, they were obviously coming toward us.
  • feel: Suddenly, I felt a distinct throb inside my hands, like a small frog kicking.

Adjective modifier

dull: Scorsese might capture the dull throb of soulless, everyday evil.

Modifying Another Word

  • away: Or is it last night's booze throbbing away?
  • still: I sat up, my left arm still throbbing.

Noun used with modifier

  • bass: MONEY is an instant indie rock classic, a big bouncy chorus anchored by chipped guitar stabs and a driving bass throb.
  • heart: Joey is a popular, high school heart throb whose loads better at sport than his is at studying.

Preposition: of

  • engine: A ship would arrive, the throb of diesels engines carrying across the water on the rising tide.
  • pain: There was another throb of dagger-like pain through his shoulder, but this time he managed to ride it and continue.

Preposition: with

  • energy: It's a chance which PC grab onto with both fists, judging from a performance throbbing with frenetic energy.
  • life: But they have not been tarted up, the cafes are still full of locals, and they feel robust and throbbing with life.
  • excitement: The next day, 100 members of the Metropolitan Constabulary arrive, and the town throbs with excitement at the anticipated clash.
  • pain: The wound on her neck throbbed with pain, but she continued walking.
  • passion: Mystery of the Wax Museum Images of wax that throbbed with human passion.