Synonyms of throb

throb 1 of 2

noun

as in pulse

a rhythmic expanding and contracting

I seemed to feel anew the pain of her death with each throb of my heart

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pulse
• beating
• beat
• tremor
• pulsation
• palpitation
• vibration
• fluctuation
• oscillation
• tremble
• quiver

throb

2 of 2

verb

ˈthräb 

as in to pulse

to expand and contract in a rhythmic manner

the car's stereo speakers throbbing with the song's bass line

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pulse
• beat
• vibrate
• pulsate
• palpitate
• tremble
• pit-a-pat
• pitter-patter
• quiver
• fluctuate
• oscillate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of throb

Noun

The father of six children, a teenage heart throb, a brilliant stage actor, and a husband. — Dr. Frederick W. Ruymann, Boston Herald, 31 Mar. 2026

And in my own case, that meaning has been a reminder — unwelcome but reliable — of my origins, and of the need to find the right fit when crossing between languages, so that the ache in one finds its answering throb in another. — Jan Steyn, The Dial, 10 Mar. 2026

Verb

The first is pique, a sharp, vinegary hot sauce that throbs with the heat of Thai chiles. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026

There have been plenty of times when my feet throbbed after hours of sightseeing. — Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 27 July 2026