throb

• Sensation ou mouvement de pulsation profonde, souvent douloureuse, ou battement rapide et fort, par exemple du cœur.

A noun referring to a deep, pulsating pain or a rapid, strong beat, such as that of the heart.

1. Pulsating painB2formal

   A deep, rhythmic, and often uncomfortable sensation of pain that pulses or beats.

   Pulsation douloureuse

   • He felt a dull throb in his injured ankle.
   • The headache was a constant throb behind her eyes.
   • A sharp throb in his tooth kept him awake all night.

   Synonymesbeatpoundingpulsationpulsepulsing

2. Strong heartbeatB2formal

   A single, strong, and rapid beat or pulsation, especially of the heart.

   battement puissant (du cœur)

   • She could feel the throb of her heart after running.
   • The throb of his pulse was visible in his neck.
   • A sudden throb of excitement made her heart race.

   Synonymesbeatpalpitationpulsationpulsethump

• Verbe décrivant une pulsation rythmique ou une sensation de battement, souvent associée à la douleur, au son ou à la vibration.

A verb used to describe a rhythmic pulsation or beating sensation, often associated with pain, sound, or vibration.

1. Pulsate or pound with abnormal forceB2formal

   To beat or pulsate with a strong, often painful, rhythm, typically due to injury or illness.

   battre violemment

   • His head throbbed after the long flight.
   • The wound throbbed with a dull ache.
   • Her temples throbbed as the fever rose.

   Synonymesbeatpalpitatepoundpulsatepulsethump

2. Expand and contract rhythmicallyB2formal

   To beat or pulsate in a steady, rhythmic manner, like a heart or a machine.

   battre, palpiter

   • The engine throbbed softly at idle.
   • The music throbbed through the floorboards.
   • His heart throbbed with excitement as he waited.

   Synonymesbeatdrumpalpitatepoundpulsatepulsethudthump

3. Tremble convulsivelyC1formal

   To shake or vibrate violently, often as a result of strong emotion like fear or excitement.

   Tressaillir convulsivement

   • Her voice throbbed with barely contained anger.
   • The crowd throbbed with anticipation before the concert.
   • His hands throbbed as he tried to steady himself.

   Antonymessteady