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THROBS

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Throbs.

Throbs - 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

Throbs - 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 throbs from the loud music last night."
"Her heart throbs with excitement as she opens the present."
"The toothache throbs whenever I eat something sweet."
"The injured soldier's leg throbs with pain."
"The engine throbs as it revs up."
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Word Game Points

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

THROBS has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is THROBS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, throbs is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
THROBS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is THROBS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, throbs is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
THROBS has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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