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pit-a-pat

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of pit-a-pat

to expand and contract in a rhythmic manner
  • her heart pit-a-patted with surprise
Synonyms of pit-a-pat

beat, palpitate, pitter-patter, pulsate, pulse, throb
Words Related to pit-a-pat

fluctuate, oscillate, vibrate

quiver, tremble

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