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throb

verbliterário/lɐtɨˈʒaɾ/low

la·te·jar

Definition

To beat with force and rhythm, like the heart; to pulsate intensely, usually due to strong emotion or pain.
The wound on his foot began to throb with unbearable pain.
His heart throbbed with excitement when she entered the room.
Common collocations
throb with painheart throbbing

Etymology

Derivado de 'latejo', por sua vez de 'latir'.

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