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Definition of Palpitate
1. Verb. Cause to throb or beat rapidly. "Her violent feelings palpitated the young woman's heart"
2. Verb. Shake with fast, tremulous movements. "His nostrils palpitated"
Exact synonyms: Quake, Quiver
Generic synonyms: Tremble
Derivative terms: Palpitant, Palpitation, Quaker, Quiver, Quiver, Quivering
Generic synonyms: Tremble
Derivative terms: Palpitant, Palpitation, Quaker, Quiver, Quiver, Quivering
3. Verb. Beat rapidly. "His heart palpitated"
Exact synonyms: Flutter
Generic synonyms: Beat, Pound, Thump
Derivative terms: Flutter, Palpitant, Palpitation
Generic synonyms: Beat, Pound, Thump
Derivative terms: Flutter, Palpitant, Palpitation
Definition of Palpitate
1. v. i. To beat rapidly and more strongly than usual; to throb; to bound with emotion or exertion; to pulsate violently; to flutter; -- said specifically of the heart when its action is abnormal, as from excitement.
Definition of Palpitate
1. Verb. (intransitive) to throb, beat strongly ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Palpitate
1. [v -TATED, -TATING, -TATES]
Medical Definition of Palpitate
1. To beat rapidly and more strongly than usual; to throb; to bound with emotion or exertion; to pulsate violently; to flutter; said specifically of the heart when its action is abnormal, as from excitement. Origin: L. Palpitare, palpitatum, v. Intens. Fr. Pappare. See Palpable. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)