 palpitate |
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| 1. | [ verb ] shake with fast, tremulous movements | |
| Synonyms: | quiver quake | |
| Examples: | "His nostrils palpitated" |
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| Related terms: | tremble shaking | |
| 2. | [ verb ] cause to throb or beat rapidly | |
| Examples: | "Her violent feelings palpitated the young woman's heart" |
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| Related terms: | shake | |
| 3. | [ verb ] beat rapidly, of the heart | |
| Synonyms: | flutter | |
| Related terms: | beat flutter | |
| Similar spelling: |
palpitant palpitation palpitating palpate |
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