throb

Noun

• an instance of rapid strong pulsation (of the heart)
  • he felt a throbbing in his head
    

• a deep pulsating type of pain

Verb

• tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement

• expand and contract rhythmically; beat rhythmically
  • The baby's heart was pulsating again after the surgeon massaged it
    

• pulsate or pound with abnormal force
  • my head is throbbing
    
  • Her heart was throbbing
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  throbbing , pounding , shudder , shiver , thrill , pulsate , pulse