vibrate

/vˈaɪbɹeɪt/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

verb

1. shake, quiver, or throb; move back and forth rapidly, usually in an uncontrolled manner
2. move or swing from side to side regularly
   “the needle on the meter was oscillating”
3. be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action
   “He oscillates between accepting the new position and retirement”
4. sound with resonance
   “The sound resonates well in this theater”
5. feel sudden intense sensation or emotion
   “he was thrilled by the speed and the roar of the engine”

Synonyms for vibrate

• oscillate
• hover
• vacillate
• resonate
• thrill
• tickle