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throb vs throbbing

throbbing vs throb

throb and throbbing both are nouns.

throb is not an adjective while throbbing is an adjective.

throb is a verb but throbbing is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
throb Yes No Yes No
throbbing Yes Yes No No
As nouns, throb and throbbing are synonyms defined as:
  • throb and throbbing: an instance of rapid strong pulsation (of the heart)
Other synonyms of throb include pounding.
throb (noun) throbbing (noun)
an instance of rapid strong pulsation (of the heart) an instance of rapid strong pulsation (of the heart)
a deep pulsating type of pain a sound with a strong rhythmic beat
throb (adjective) throbbing (adjective)
pounding or beating strongly or violently
throb (verb) throbbing (verb)
tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement
expand and contract rhythmically; beat rhythmically
pulsate or pound with abnormal force
Difference between throb and throbbing

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