throb

Meanings

• Noun or Adjective

  A pulsating or throbbing pain or sensation.

  - "He felt a throb of pain in his head."
  - "The throbbing of his heart was palpable in his chest."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with throb
nob , gob , job , lob , dob , trob

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Variants

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throb , throbbed , throbber , throbbers , throbbing , throbs

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'a throbbing or pulsation' from Old English thrawian, thrawan 'to throb, pulsate'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'throb' has been used in various titles of literature and music, such as 'Throbbing Gristle' and 'Throb' by Paul McCartney.

2. In medical terms, 'thromb' refers to a blood clot.

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Related Concepts

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1. pulse: Related to the body's circulatory system and the regular beating of the heart.

2. pain: A sensation caused by injury, illness, or damage.

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Culture

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In literature, 'throb' is often used to describe intense emotions, such as love or pain. In music, it can refer to a strong rhythm or beat.

How to Memorize "throb"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a heart beating strongly or a pulsating vein. Visualize the sensation of a throbbing pain.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the feeling of a strong, pulsating sensation or pain.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic: 'Throb' stands for 'The Heart's Rhythmic Beating'.

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