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Synonyms
pal·pi·tate (păĺpĭ-tāt́)

[Latin palpitāre, palpitāt- frequentative of palpāre, to touch gently; see palpable.]

intransitive verb: -tat·ed, -tat·ing, -tates. 

  1. To move with a slight tremulous motion; tremble, shake, or quiver.
  2. To beat with excessive rapidity; throb.

derivatives

paĺpi·tat́ing·ly
adverb