throb UK /θɹɒb/US /θɹɑb/verb 3noun 1forms 4 verb3 •To pound or beat rapidly or violently.Her heart began to throb faster as the moment approached. •To pulse (often painfully) in time with the circulation of blood.I have a throbbing headache. •(figurative) To exhibit an attitude, trait, or affect powerfully and profoundly.The bass in the song made the entire room throb with energy. noun1 •A beating, vibration or palpitation.He could feel a dull throb in his head from the tension. formsthrobbed · throbbing · throbbeth · throbs