1
[ verb ] shake with fast, tremulous movements

Synonyms

quiver quake

Examples

"His nostrils palpitated"

Related terms

tremble shaking

2
[ verb ] cause to throb or beat rapidly

Examples

"Her violent feelings palpitated the young woman's heart"

Related terms

shake

3
[ verb ] beat rapidly, of the heart

Synonyms

flutter

Related terms

beat flutter

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Similar Spelling

palpitant palpitation palpitating palpate

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