Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

throb

verb
/θrɒb/
Definition
To beat or pulsate with a steady rhythm.
Examples
  • She could feel her heart throb with excitement as the concert started.
  • His head began to throb after a long day of work.
  • The music made the floor throb with each beat.
Meaning
Throb refers to the sensation of a rhythmic pulsating or beating sensation, often associated with pain, excitement, or a strong emotional feeling.
Synonyms
  • pulse
  • beat
  • pound
  • thump