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throbbing Synonyms & Antonyms

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Throbbing as a Verb

1

present participle and gerund of throb

2

To pound or beat rapidly or violently.

3

To vibrate or pulsate with a steady rhythm.

4

(of a body part) To pulse (often painfully) in time with the circulation of blood.

Throbbing as an Adjective

1

Beating or pounding strongly.

I have a throbbing headache.

Throbbing as a Noun

1

That which throbs.

Throbbing in a Sentence

I have a throbbing headache.

Word Forms & Grammar

throbbing

throbbing (not comparable)

throbbing (plural throbbings)

Words That Rhyme With Throbbing

Quick Facts About Throbbing

Part of speechverb, adjective, noun
Meaningpresent participle and gerund of throb
Pluralthrobbings