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palpitate

palpitate

verb

Definition of PALPITATE

to expand and contract in a rhythmic manner <the man's heart began to palpitate, and he feared another attack was coming on>

Synonyms beat, palpitate, pit-a-pat, pitter-patter, pulse, throb

Related Words fluctuate, oscillate, vibrate; quiver, tremble

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