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palpitate

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms 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 of palpitate

beat, pit-a-pat, pitter-patter, pulsate, pulse, throb

Words Related to palpitate

fluctuate, oscillate, vibrate

quiver, tremble

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