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throbbing vs throb

throb vs throbbing

throbbing and throb both are nouns.

throbbing is an adjective but throb is not an adjective.

throbbing is not a verb while throb is a verb.

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

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