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throbbing Meaning & Definition

What Does Throbbing Mean?

Throbbing is a verb that means present participle and gerund of throb. As an adjective, it means Beating or pounding strongly. As a noun, it means That which throbs.

Quick Facts About Throbbing

Part of speechverb, adjective, noun
Synonymsthrob, pounding and rhythmic
Pluralthrobbings

Throbbing Definition (Verb)

  1. present participle and gerund of throb

Throbbing as an Adjective

  1. Beating or pounding strongly.

    I have a throbbing headache.

Throbbing as a Noun

  1. That which throbs.

Verb

  1. To pound or beat rapidly or violently.
  2. To vibrate or pulsate with a steady rhythm.
  3. (of a body part) To pulse (often painfully) in time with the circulation of blood.

Synonyms of Throbbing

Throbbing synonyms and antonyms →

Throbbing in a Sentence

I have a throbbing headache.

Word Forms & Grammar

throbbing

throbbing (not comparable)

throbbing (plural throbbings)

Words That Rhyme With Throbbing

Throbbing: Your Questions Answered

Is throbbing a verb or an adjective?

Throbbing is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as an adjective and a noun.

What is another word for throbbing?

You can replace throbbing with words such as throb, pounding and rhythmic. See the full list of throbbing synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of throbbing?

The plural of throbbing is throbbings.

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