throb (v.) Copy link Outline 1. palpito, 1, mĭco, 1, sălio, 42. singultio, 4 • throb (v.): 1. palpito, 1, mĭco, 1, sălio, 4: v. palpitate. 2. singultio, 4: Pers. 6, 72. Phr.: to cause to t., pulso, 1: hence t.ing fear, pavor pulsans, Virg. G. 3, 106.