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palpitate

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

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The first known use of palpitate was circa 1623

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“Palpitate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palpitate. Accessed 30 Oct. 2020.

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