"to beat or pulse rapidly, to throb," 1620s, from Latin palpitatus, past participle of palpitare "to throb, flutter" (see palpable). Related: Palpitated; palpitating.
Her violent feelings palpitated the young woman's heart
His nostrils palpitated
His heart palpitated
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