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THROB

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Throb.

Throb - as a noun

A deep pulsating type of pain

An instance of rapid strong pulsation (of the heart)

Example: "He felt a throbbing in his head"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pounding12throbbing17

Throb - as a verb

Pulsate or pound with abnormal force

Example: "My head is throbbing"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
ache9hurt7smart7
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Expand and contract rhythmically; beat rhythmically

Example: "The baby's heart was pulsating again after the surgeon massaged it"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pulsate9pulse7

Tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
shiver12shudder12thrill9

Example Sentences

"My head started to throb after a long day at work."
"The bass from the speakers made the walls throb."
"The toothache caused my entire jaw to throb."
"As the music played, the crowd began to throb with energy."
"The wound on his arm began to throb and swell."
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Word Game Points

Is THROB a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, throb is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

THROB has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is THROB a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, throb is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
THROB has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is THROB a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, throb is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
THROB has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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