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throbbing
Variant of throb
intransitive verb throbbed, throbbing
- to beat, pulsate, vibrate, etc.
- to beat strongly or fast; palpitate, as the heart under exertion
- to feel or express emotion; quiver with excitement
noun
- the act of throbbing
- a beat or pulsation, esp. a strong one of the heart
Related Forms:
- throbber noun
- throbbingly adverb
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