throbbed Definition

throb
verb, intr throbbed, throbbing

1. To beat, especially with unusual force, in response to excitement, emotion, exercise or pain.
2. To beat or vibrate with a strong regular rhythm.

Thesaurus: pound, pulsate, palpitate, thump, beat, pulse, vibrate.

noun

1. A regular beat; pulse.

Thesaurus: pounding, pulsation, thumping, beat, pulse, thump.

Etymology: 14c: probably imitating the sound.