palpitate
/ˈpælpɪteɪt/
verb
- To beat or throb rapidly or irregularly, especially the heart.
- The doctor listened as the patient's heart continued to palpitate unevenly.
- Her heart began to palpitate with excitement as she opened the letter.
- After running up the stairs, he could feel his chest palpitate wildly.
- To shake or tremble with a rapid motion.
- His fingers palpitated nervously as he waited for the interview to start.
- The tiny bird's wings palpitated as it tried to lift off the ground.
- The leaves palpitated in the strong wind before the storm.