1. (

• palpitate ,

) cause to throb or beat rapidly; "Her violent feelings palpitated the young woman's heart" ;

2. (

• quiver ,
• quake ,
• palpitate ,

) shake with fast, tremulous movements; "His nostrils palpitated" ;

3. (

• palpitate ,
• flutter

) beat rapidly; "His heart palpitated" ;