throb vs whale on

throb

verb
  • To pound or beat rapidly or violently. 

  • To pulse (often painfully) in time with the circulation of blood. 

  • To vibrate or pulsate with a steady rhythm. 

noun
  • A beating, vibration or palpitation. 

whale on

verb
  • To beat heavily on anything. 

  • To strike an opponent heavily and repeatedly in a fight. 

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