palpitate (v.)

  1. cause to throb or beat rapidly; Her violent feelings palpitated the young woman's heart'

  2. shake with fast, tremulous movements; His nostrils palpitated

    [ Syn: quiver , quake ]

  3. beat rapidly; His heart palpitated

    [ Syn: flutter ]

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