What is the meaning of palpitating?

verb

  • Cause to throb or beat rapidly.
    • usage: "Her violent feelings palpitated the young woman's heart"
  • Shake with fast, tremulous movements.
    • usage: "His nostrils palpitated"
  • Beat rapidly.
    • usage: "His heart palpitated"

adjective

  • Having a slight and rapid trembling motion.
    • usage: "palpitant movements rather than violent eruptions"; "my palpitating heart"
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