Synonyms of palpitating

Verb

1. palpitate, shake, agitate

usage: cause to throb or beat rapidly; "Her violent feelings palpitated the young woman's heart"

2. quiver, quake, palpitate, tremble

usage: shake with fast, tremulous movements; "His nostrils palpitated"

3. palpitate, flutter, beat, pound, thump

usage: beat rapidly; "His heart palpitated"

Adjective

1. palpitant, palpitating, unsteady (vs. steady)

usage: having a slight and rapid trembling motion; "palpitant movements rather than violent eruptions"; "my palpitating heart"