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palpated

verb , past tense of palpate

Synonyms and Antonyms of palpated

medical to examine (part of the body) by touching it

The doctor palpated his ribs to see if there was any tenderness.

Synonyms and Near Synonyms of palpated

brushed, grazed, shaved, skimmed

clasped, clenched, clung (to), clutched, grasped, gripped, handled, held, palmed

chucked, clapped (also clapt), dabbed, flicked, patted, tagged, tapped, tipped

hit, knocked, pounded, rapped, whacked

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