dull throb

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A low-intensity, persistent throbbing sensation.

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Examples (10)

  • A constant, dull throb in her temple indicated a coming migraine.
  • He felt a dull throb in his injured knee with every step.
  • The dull throb of the distant machinery was a constant background noise.
  • After the accident, a dull throb persisted in his arm for days.
  • She tried to ignore the dull throb of hunger in her stomach.
  • The dull throb in her chest was a sign of anxiety.
  • Even after taking pain relievers, a dull throb remained in his tooth.
  • The dull throb of the bass from the club next door kept them awake.
  • A dull throb started behind his eyes after hours of computer work.
  • The dull throb of the boat's engine was strangely comforting.