Smart and Throb

Smart

Smart verb - To feel or cause physical pain.
Usage example: the injection only smarted for a moment

Throb is a synonym for smart in hurt topic. In some cases you can use "Throb" instead the word "Smart" as a verb or a noun, when it comes to topics like sting.

Nearby Words: smarten, smartness, smartly

Throb

Throb verb - Pulsate or pound with abnormal force.
Usage example: Her heart was throbbing
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Synonyms for Throb

Smart is a synonym for throb. Sometimes you can use "Smart" instead the word "Throb" as a verb or a noun.
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