throb

intransitive-verb
UK: /θrɒb/
US: /θrɑːb/

  1. To feel a pain that starts and stops quickly and repeatedly.

    1. My head began to throb after the loud concert.
    2. Her finger started to throb painfully after she hit it with the hammer.

  2. To produce a strong, regular beat or sound.

    1. The music's bass made the floor throb all night.
    2. The distant engine throbbed rhythmically, filling the quiet countryside air.

  3. To be very active or full of energy.

    1. The city throbbed with life and excitement during the festival.
    2. Even late at night, the nightclub district throbbed with music and activity.

Synonyms

vibrate pulse beat palpitate pound
throb transitive-verb

  1. To cause something to make a series of strong regular movements or sounds.

    1. The music throbbed its bass through the walls.
    2. The speakers throbbed heavy beats throughout the party, shaking the windows.
throb noun

  1. A strong, regular beat or sensation.

    1. I felt a throb in my head after the long day.
    2. The throb of the engine vibrated through the entire aircraft.

  2. A feeling of excitement or strong emotion.

    1. There was a throb of excitement in the crowd as the singer came.
    2. She felt a sudden throb of anxiety before the important presentation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "throb" in English means: To feel a pain that starts and stops quickly and repeatedly., To produce a strong, regular beat or sound., To be very active or full of energy..

The phonetic transcription of "throb" is /θrɒb/ in British English and /θrɑːb/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "throb": vibrate, pulse, beat, palpitate, pound.

Example usage of "throb": "My head began to throb after the loud concert.". More examples on the page.