What does THROB mean?

Throb

Part of Speech: verb

Definition: To beat rapidly or strongly, especially with a throbbing sound or sensation.

Pronunciations: US: /θrɑb/, UK: /θrɒb/

Origin and Usage: The word "throb" originated in the early 16th century from the Middle Low German word "throbbe," meaning "a beat or pulse." It is often used to describe a strong, rhythmic pulsation or sensation, such as a throbbing headache or a throbbing pain in a tooth.

Synonyms: pulse, beat, palpitate, pulsate, thump

Related Words: blood, pulse, heart, nerve, shock

Example Sentences:

• His head was throbbing with pain after a long day at work.
• The music throbbed through the walls of the club.
• Her heart was throbbing with excitement as she waited for the results.
• The wound throbbed painfully as he tried to move his arm.
• The engine throbbed as the car accelerated down the highway.