1. beating with a strong, regular rhythm; pulsing painfully

1. a strong, regular beating or pulsing sensation

Examples

• She had a throbbing headache after the long meeting.
• The throbbing pain in his ankle made it difficult to walk.
• I could feel the throbbing of my heart after running up the stairs.
• The music had a throbbing bass line that filled the room.
• The throbbing in her thumb indicated she had injured it badly.
• His temples were throbbing from stress and lack of sleep.