palpitate

The word “palpitate” has 3 syllables: pal-pi-tate

It's pronounced as /ˈpæl.pɪ.teɪt/

What is synonym and antonym for palpitate?

In the thesaurus, “palpitate” has 15 synonyms and 2 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for palpitate along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for palpitate

beat
fluctuate
flutter
oscillate
pit-a-pat
pitpat
pitter-patter
pound
pulsate
pulse
quiver
shiver
throb
tremble
vibrate

Antonyms for palpitate

be still
steady

Meanings of palpitate

verb
1. To beat strongly or rapidly; said especially of the heart.
2. To cause to beat strongly or rapidly.
3. To shake tremulously.

Example Sentences

The suspenseful movie made her heart palpitate with anxiety.
After running up the stairs, he could feel his heart start to palpitate.
Thinking about the upcoming exam caused his heart to palpitate rapidly.
She felt her heart palpitate at the sight of the surprise gift.
The excitement of the roller coaster made everyone's hearts palpitate with thrill.

On this page you'll find 17 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to palpitate, such as: be still, beat, fluctuate, flutter, oscillate, pit-a-pat, pitpat.

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