Synonyms for twinge

Synonyms for (noun) twinge

Synonyms: twinge

Definition: a sharp stab of pain

Similar words: pain, pain sensation, painful sensation

Definition: a somatic sensation of acute discomfort

Usage: as the intensity increased the sensation changed from tickle to pain


Synonyms: twinge, pang, stab

Definition: a sudden sharp feeling

Usage: pangs of regret; she felt a stab of excitement; twinges of conscience

Similar words: feeling

Definition: the experiencing of affective and emotional states

Usage: she had a feeling of euphoria; he had terrible feelings of guilt; I disliked him and the feeling was mutual


Synonyms for (verb) twinge

Synonyms: nip, tweet, twinge, twitch, pinch, squeeze

Definition: squeeze tightly between the fingers

Usage: He pinched her behind; She squeezed the bottle

Similar words: grip

Definition: hold fast or firmly

Usage: He gripped the steering wheel


Synonyms: twinge

Definition: feel a sudden sharp, local pain

Similar words: ache, hurt, suffer

Definition: feel physical pain

Usage: Were you hurting after the accident?


Synonyms: prick, twinge, sting

Definition: cause a stinging pain

Usage: The needle pricked his skin

Similar words: ache, hurt, suffer

Definition: feel physical pain

Usage: Were you hurting after the accident?


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