Palpitate

v. i.

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. [imp. & p. p. Palpitated ; p. pr. & vb. n. Palpitating .]

Verb	1.	palpitate - cause to throb or beat rapidly; "Her violent feelings palpitated the young woman's heart"
	2.	palpitate - shake with fast, tremulous movements; "His nostrils palpitated" Synonyms: quake, quiver
	3.	palpitate - beat rapidly; "His heart palpitated" Synonyms: flutter

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