twinge
a sudden, sharp pain: On damp days, he's often bothered by a twinge of rheumatism.
a mental or emotional pang: a twinge of guilt; twinges of sorrow.
to affect (the body or mind) with a sudden, sharp pain or pang.
to pinch; tweak; twitch.
to have or feel a sudden, sharp pain.
Origin of twinge
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How to use twinge in a sentence
Then, seeing that she had turned white, he thrust the disgusting thing behind his back and twinged with the movement.
The Last Shot | Frederick PalmerHe shrank, trembled,—and the old wounds twinged and cringed.
The Kindred of the Wild | Charles G. D. RobertsMary's face grew very pale; the corners of her mouth twinged, and vain was the effort to repress her tears, she burst into sobs.
Miles Tremenhere, Vol 2 of 2 | Annette Marie MaillardHe balled his hands into fists and then quickly relaxed them as his broken arm ground and twinged from the sudden tensing.
Makers | Cory DoctorowHis nature twinged at this, a burning flush made him hot all over.
British Dictionary definitions for twinge
/ (twɪndʒ) /
a sudden brief darting or stabbing pain
a sharp emotional pang: a twinge of guilt
to have or cause to have a twinge
(tr) obsolete to pinch; tweak
Origin of twinge
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