twinge

US /twɪndʒ/

UK /twɪndʒ/

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a sudden, sharp localized pain

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She felt a sudden twinge in her knee.

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He experienced a twinge of guilt after lying.

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pang ache spasm stab throb

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to feel a sudden, sharp localized pain

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His ankle began to twinge after the long walk.

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My conscience would twinge if I didn't tell the truth.

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ache throb stab prick sting