to beat with increased force or rapidity, as the heart under the influence of emotion or excitement; palpitate.

to feel or exhibit emotion

He throbbed at the happy thought.

to pulsate; vibrate

The cello throbbed.

the act of throbbing.

a violent beat or pulsation, as of the heart.

any pulsation or vibration

the throb of engines.

verb

flutter , palpitate , pitpat , pound , pulse , resonate , thrill , thump , tingle , tremble , twitter , vibrate , pulsate , ache , beat , drum , oscillate , pant , quiver , undulate

noun

palpitation , pulsation , pulse