throb vs tremble
tremble vs throbthrob and tremble both are nouns.
throb and tremble both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| throb | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| tremble | Yes | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
tremble is a hypernym of
throb; that is, tremble is a
word with a broader meaning than throb:
- throb: tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement
- tremble: move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways
| throb (noun) | tremble (noun) |
|---|---|
| an instance of rapid strong pulsation (of the heart) | a reflex motion caused by cold or fear or excitement |
| a deep pulsating type of pain |
| throb (verb) | tremble (verb) |
|---|---|
| tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement | move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways |
| expand and contract rhythmically; beat rhythmically | |
| pulsate or pound with abnormal force |
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