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Palpitation

A rapid pulsation; a throbbing; esp., an abnormal, rapid beating of the heart as when excited by violent exertion, strong emotion, or by disease.

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Motion 76% connected

The act, process, or state of changing place or position; movement; the passing of a body from one place or position to another, whether voluntary or…

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Symptom 76% connected

Any affection which accompanies disease; a perceptible change in the body or its functions, which indicates disease, or the kind or phases of disease…

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Tremolo 76% connected

The rapid reiteration of tones without any apparent cessation, so as to produce a tremulous effect.

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Tremor 76% connected

A trembling; a shivering or shaking; a quivering or vibratory motion; as, the tremor of a person who is weak, infirm, or old.

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Flutter 74% connected

To vibrate or move quickly; as, a bird flutters its wings.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Flutter 74% connected

To vibrate or move quickly; as, a bird flutters its wings.

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Palpitate 74% connected

To beat rapidly and more strongly than usual; to throb; to bound with emotion or exertion; to pulsate violently; to flutter; -- said specifically of…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Palpitate 74% connected

To beat rapidly and more strongly than usual; to throb; to bound with emotion or exertion; to pulsate violently; to flutter; -- said specifically of…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Vibrate 74% connected

of Vibrate

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Vibrate 74% connected

of Vibrate

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Synonym 6

Quiver 92% connected

Nimble; active.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Quivering 92% connected

of Quiver

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Shakiness 92% connected

Quality of being shaky.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Shaking 92% connected

of Shake

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Trembling 92% connected

of Tremble

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Vibration 92% connected

The act of vibrating, or the state of being vibrated, or in vibratory motion; quick motion to and fro; oscillation, as of a pendulum or musical strin…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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