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palpitate

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of palpitate

to expand and contract in a rhythmic manner
  • the manʼs 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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