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. |
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" | |
3. | palpitate - beat rapidly; "His heart palpitated" Synonyms: flutter |