Throb Meaning in English
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Definition
To beat or pulse with a strong, regular rhythm, often used to describe pain or something that moves in a steady, intense way. For example, your heart or head can throb.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used for describing pain ('throbbing pain') or heartbeat. More intense than simply 'beat' or 'pulse.' Also used in poetic or emotional contexts. Not typically used for quiet or soft movements.
Spanish: latir - palpitar - pulsarPortuguese (BR): latejar - pulsar - palpitarPortuguese (PT): latejar - pulsar - palpitarChinese (Simplified): 跳动 - 跳痛Chinese (Traditional): 跳動 - 跳痛Hindi: धड़कना - धुकधुक करनाArabic: ينبض - يخفقBengali: ধকধক করা - কম্পিত হওয়াRussian: пульсировать - бухать (больно)Japanese: ずきずきする - 鼓動するVietnamese: đập mạnh - nh pulsate (cơn đau/nhịp tim)Korean: 욱신거리다 - 고동치다Turkish: zonklamakUrdu: دھڑکنا - ٹھنکناIndonesian: berdenyut - berdebar
Example Sentences
My head throbs when I have a fever.
basic
I can feel my heart throb in my chest.
basic
The music made the floor throb under my feet.
basic
My finger is throbbing after I slammed it in the door.
natural
The wound began to throb more as the night went on.
natural
She felt her heart throb with excitement before stepping on stage.
natural