throbbing Meaning, Definition & Usage

noun an instance of rapid strong pulsation (of the heart)
throb; pounding.
- he felt a throbbing in his head
noun a sound with a strong rhythmic beat
- the throbbing of the engines
verb pulsate or pound with abnormal force
throb.
- my head is throbbing
- Her heart was throbbing
verb expand and contract rhythmically; beat rhythmically
throb; pulsate; pulse.
- The baby's heart was pulsating again after the surgeon massaged it
verb tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement
shudder; throb; shiver; thrill.
adjective satellite pounding or beating strongly or violently
- a throbbing pain
- the throbbing engine of the boat