throb

== English == === Etymology === From Middle English throbben; possibly of imitative origin. === Pronunciation === enPR: thrŏb (UK) IPA(key): /θɹɒb/ (US, Canada) IPA(key): /θɹɑb/ (General Australian) IPA(key): /θɹɔb/ Rhymes: -ɒb === Verb === throb (third-person singular simple present throbs, present participle throbbing, simple past and past participle throbbed) (intransitive) To pound or beat rapidly or violently. (intransitive, of a body part) To pulse (often painfully) in time with the circulation of blood. (figurative, with "with") To exhibit an attitude, trait, or affect powerfully and profoundly. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Noun === throb (plural throbs) A beating, vibration or palpitation. ==== Derived terms ==== throbber throbby heartthrob wind throb ==== Translations ==== === Anagrams === Borth, broth