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THROBBING Synonyms

There are 15 synonyms of the word throbbing. (exact relations)
There are 14 hypernyms of the word throbbing. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for THROBBING

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pounding
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• repeated heavy blows

• an instance of rapid strong pulsation (of the heart)

• the act of pounding (delivering repeated heavy blows)

beating
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of overcoming or outdoing

• the act of inflicting corporal punishment with repeated blows

drumming
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of playing drums

hammering
verb, adverb, noun, adjectivev, adv, n, adj
noun

• the act of pounding (delivering repeated heavy blows)

palpitating
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having a slight and rapid trembling motion

pulsing
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• (electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients)

reverberating
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• characterized by resonance

thumping
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a heavy dull sound (as made by impact of heavy objects)

adjective satellite

• (used informally) very large

pulsating
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
verb

• expand and contract rhythmically; beat rhythmically

• move with or as if with a regular alternating motion

• produce or modulate (as electromagnetic waves) in the form of short bursts or pulses or cause an apparatus to produce pulses

vibrating
verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj
verb

• shake, quiver, or throb; move back and forth rapidly, usually in an uncontrolled manner

• move or swing from side to side regularly

• be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action

• sound with resonance

• feel sudden intense sensation or emotion

pulsate
verbv
verb

• expand and contract rhythmically; beat rhythmically

• move with or as if with a regular alternating motion

• produce or modulate (as electromagnetic waves) in the form of short bursts or pulses or cause an apparatus to produce pulses

pulse
verb, nounv, n
noun

• (electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients)

• the rhythmic contraction and expansion of the arteries with each beat of the heart

• the rate at which the heart beats; usually measured to obtain a quick evaluation of a person's health

• edible seeds of various pod-bearing plants (peas or beans or lentils etc.)

verb

• expand and contract rhythmically; beat rhythmically

• produce or modulate (as electromagnetic waves) in the form of short bursts or pulses or cause an apparatus to produce pulses

• drive by or as if by pulsation

shiver
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a reflex motion caused by cold or fear or excitement

• an almost pleasurable sensation of fright

verb

• tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement

• shake, as from cold

shudder
verbv
noun

• an almost pleasurable sensation of fright

• an involuntary vibration (as if from illness or fear)

verb

• shake, as from cold

• tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement

thrill
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the swift release of a store of affective force

• an almost pleasurable sensation of fright

• something that causes you to experience a sudden intense feeling or sensation

verb

• cause to be thrilled by some perceptual input

• feel sudden intense sensation or emotion

• tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement

• fill with sublime emotion

Best Hypernyms For THROBBING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for throbbing, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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beat ache heartbeat hurt hurting pain pound pulsation pulse pulsing smart thump tremble pulsating

Alternatives for POUNDING

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