throb meaning and definition

THROB noun

Definition of throb (noun)

1. a deep pulsating type of pain
2. an instance of rapid strong pulsation (of the heart)
   • "he felt a throbbing in his head"
   • synonyms: pounding, throbbing

THROB verb

Definition of throb (verb)

1. pulsate or pound with abnormal force
   • "my head is throbbing"; "Her heart was throbbing"
2. expand and contract rhythmically; beat rhythmically
   • "The baby's heart was pulsating again after the surgeon massaged it"
   • synonyms: pulsate, pulse
3. tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement
   • synonyms: shiver, shudder, thrill