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Meaning of the word twinge in English

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twinge

US /twɪndʒ/
UK /twɪndʒ/
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Noun

1.

a sudden, sharp localized pain

Example:
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She felt a sudden twinge in her knee.
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He experienced a twinge of guilt after lying.
Synonym:
pangachespasmstabthrob

Verb

1.

to feel a sudden, sharp localized pain

Example:
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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.
Synonym:
achethrobstabpricksting
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