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Synonyms of palpitate

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Another word for palpitate is quiver. Other synonyms of palpitate are tremble, vibrate, flutter, pound and throb.

Synonyms and similar words for palpitate

verbTo shake tremulously.

verbTo beat rapidly.

Meaning of palpitate

  1. verb To beat strongly or rapidly; said especially of the heart.
  2. verb To cause to beat strongly or rapidly.
  3. verb To shake tremulously.

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Questions about synonyms of palpitate

What is another word for palpitate?
Palpitate has 7 synonyms on Word.ws, such as quiver, tremble, vibrate, flutter, pound, throb and thump.
What does palpitate mean?
Palpitate means to beat strongly or rapidly; said especially of the heart.

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