Word Type

Verb

Noun

The word "throb" can be used as verb and noun.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

heart-throbbing heartthrob throbber throbbingly throbby wind throb

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

ache beat beat heartbeat hurt hurting pain pound pulsation pulse smart thump tremble

Type Of (IsA)

pain pulse

Manner Of

ache

Related Terms

beat beating blood palpitation pound pulsate rapidly rhythm steady vibrate vibration violently

Similar Terms

beat pulsate quiver

Synonym Network

pulsate shudder

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