palpitates
Heart pounds fast
Palpitates means to beat rapidly or irregularly, typically describing the heart: My heart palpitates when I drink too much coffee.
The word suggests a fluttering, pounding sensation that's noticeable and often alarming.
Figuratively, something that palpitates trembles or throbs with intensity: The city palpitates with life.
Involuntary rhythmic shaking
- quiverTrembling or arrow case
- shiverInvoluntary trembling sensation
- vibrateShake with small movements
- throbBeat with intensity
shake · tremble · spasm · twitch · convulse · undulate · pulse · flicker
Rhythmic cardiac contraction
- flutterRapid light movement
- racingSpeed competition sport
- tachycardiaExcessively fast pulse
- arrhythmiaAbnormal cardiac rhythm
pulse · chest · throbbing · pounding · rapid · irregular · skipping · murmur
Troubled by uncertainty
- nervousUneasy and apprehensive
- excitementState of eager enthusiasm
- anticipationState of awaiting something
- fearEmotional response to threat
trembling · agitation · dread · lovesick · yearning · panic · breathless · overwhelmed
tremor
Involuntary rhythmic shaking
throb · shake · tremble · spasm · twitch · convulse · undulate · pulse · flicker · oscillate
heartbeat
Rhythmic cardiac contraction
- flutterRapid light movement
- racingSpeed competition sport
- tachycardiaExcessively fast pulse
arrhythmia · pulse · chest · throbbing · pounding · rapid · irregular · skipping · murmur · cardiovascular
anxious
Troubled by uncertainty
- nervousUneasy and apprehensive
- excitementState of eager enthusiasm
- anticipationState of awaiting something
fear · trembling · agitation · dread · lovesick · yearning · panic · breathless · overwhelmed · suspense
- heart palpitationsAbnormal heartbeat awareness
palpitate, palpitation, palpitating, palpitations, palpitated