throbbing

• Décrit une sensation de pulsation forte, rythmique et souvent douloureuse, ou un effet similaire dans le son ou la lumière.

Describes a strong, rhythmic, and often painful beating or pulsing sensation, or a similar effect in sound or light.

1. Pulsating with painB2formal

   Characterized by a strong, rhythmic, and often painful beating or pulsing sensation.

   Pulsant de douleur

   • He had a throbbing headache after staring at the screen all day.
   • The throbbing pain in her ankle indicated a bad sprain.
   • A throbbing sensation spread through his injured arm.

   Synonymesbeatingpoundingpulsing

2. Beating or vibrating stronglyB2formal

   Pounding or beating strongly and rhythmically, like a heart or engine.

   battant ou vibrant fortement

   • The throbbing bass from the concert could be felt through the floor.
   • His heart was throbbing with excitement after the race.
   • The engine was throbbing loudly as the car idled.

   Synonymesbeatingdrumminghammeringpalpitatingpoundingpulsingthumping

• Nom désignant une pulsation rapide et forte, souvent du cœur, ou un son caractérisé par un battement puissant et rythmé.

A noun referring to a rapid, strong pulsation, often of the heart, or a sound characterized by a strong, rhythmic beat.

1. Pulsation of the heartB2formal

   A rapid, strong, and often painful beating or pulsation, typically of the heart or a part of the body.

   Pulsation du cœur

   • He felt a sharp throbbing in his chest after the run.
   • The throbbing of her heart was audible in the quiet room.
   • The throbbing in his temples indicated a severe headache.

   Synonymesbeatbeatingpalpitationpoundingpulsationpulsethrob

2. Rhythmic soundB2formal

   A sound characterized by a strong, regular, and often loud beat.

   battement rythmé

   • The throbbing of the bass could be heard from the club down the street.
   • The throbbing of the engine was a constant hum in the factory.
   • The throbbing of the drums set the pace for the dancers.

   Synonymesbeatdrummingpoundingpulsationpulsethrobthumping

• 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