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pulse

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of pulse

a rhythmic expanding and contracting

  • his resting pulse rate is much lower than that of most men his age
Synonyms of pulse

beat, beating, palpitation, pulsation, throb
Words Related to pulse

fluctuation, oscillation, vibration

quiver, tremble, tremor

pulse

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of pulse

to expand and contract in a rhythmic manner

  • blood vessels pulsing in time with the heartbeat
Synonyms of pulse

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

fluctuate, oscillate, vibrate

quiver, tremble

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