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pulsate

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of pulsate

to expand and contract in a rhythmic manner
  • the heart muscle pulsates regularly to pump blood
Synonyms of pulsate

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

fluctuate, oscillate, vibrate

quiver, tremble

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