throb Synonyms
Another word for throb
• verb (Context 1)
To beat or pulsate with a strong, regular rhythm (especially of the heart or pulse).
"His heart began to pulsate rapidly after climbing the steep flight of stairs."
• verb (Context 2)
To feel or ache with a rhythmic, pulsing pain (of a part of the body).
"Her sprained ankle continued to ache throughout the night."
• noun (Context 3)
A strong, regular beat, pulsation, or vibration, such as that of the heart, a painful injury, or a mechanical engine.
"She could feel the steady pulsation of the boat's engine beneath the floorboards."
• verb (Context 4)
To vibrate or resonate with a steady, low sound or energy (of machinery, music, or a bustling place).
"The entire concert hall seemed to vibrate with the deep bass of the orchestra."
Opposites of throb
The opposite of throb shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: