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palpitate Synonyms

Another word for palpitate

Choosing another word for palpitate depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To beat rapidly, strongly, or irregularly (of the heart).

Usage Example

"Climbing the steep stone stairs in the summer heat made his heart throb."

Strongest
throb
Strong
pound
flutter
pulsate
race
thump
Weak
patter

• verb (Context 2)

To shake, quiver, or tremble slightly, especially from strong emotion, excitement, or physical exertion.

Usage Example

"The small bird lay in her cupped hands, its chest palpitating with fear."

Strongest
quiver
Strong
tremble
shake
shiver
vibrate
Weak
quaver

• Nearby Words

palouse falls
palpable
palpably
palpitate
palpitation
palsied
palsy

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Palpitate. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/palpitate
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