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- pronunciation:
- pael
pih
teIt
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
palpitates, palpitating, palpitated |
| definition 1: |
of the heart, to pulsate rapidly; flutter; quiver.
He could feel his heart palpitate as he hid in terror behind the curtain. |
| definition 2: |
to shake, throb, or tremble.
The leaves palpitated with the wind. |
| related words: |
beat, pant, pound, pulsate, throb, vibrate |
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| derivation: |
palpitatingly (adv.) |
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