Pronunciation: /θrɑb/
noun a strong, regular beat or pulse
A1 My head started to throb after I hit it on the door.
A2 The throb of the music could be felt throughout the room.
B1 The throb of excitement in the air was palpable as the concert began.
B2 She felt a dull throb of pain in her shoulder after lifting heavy boxes all day.
C1 The constant throb of the city's nightlife could be overwhelming at times.
C2 The throb of the engines could be heard as the plane taxied down the runway.
verb to beat or pulsate with a strong, regular rhythm
A1 My head throbbed after a long day at work.
A2 She could feel her heart throb with excitement as she waited for the results.
B1 The pain in his knee throbbed every time he tried to walk.
B2 The music made the crowd's hearts throb in unison.
C1 The memories of their time together still make his heart throb with longing.
C2 The intensity of his emotions made his whole being throb with passion.
formal The patient complained of a constant throb in his lower back.
informal My head is starting to throb from all this loud music.
slang I can feel my heart throb whenever I see my crush.
figurative The pain of losing a loved one can make your heart throb with sorrow.
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