Pulsate Painfully is a term used to describe a throbbing sensation, usually caused by an injury or illness. It is characterized by a rhythmic pulsing sensation that can be quite painful. The term is often used to describe the feeling of a headache or migraine, as well as other types of pain. The crossword solution for this term is THROB, which is a verb meaning to beat or pulsate rhythmically and with force.