twinge
twinge /ˈtwɪndʒ/
noun
-
(
)
A sudden sharp feeling
(
stab
, pang
, twinge
)
a sudden sharp feeling
Pangs of regret
pangs of regret
She felt a stab of excitement
she felt a stab of excitement
Twinges of conscience
twinges of conscience
-
A sharp stab of pain
(
twinge
)
a sharp stab of pain
verb
-
Squeeze tightly between the fingers
(
squeeze
, tweet
, twinge
, twitch
, nip
, pinch
)
squeeze tightly between the fingers
He pinched her behind
He pinched her behind
She squeezed the bottle
She squeezed the bottle
-
Feel a sudden sharp, local pain
(
twinge
)
feel a sudden sharp, local pain
-
Cause a stinging pain
(
sting
, twinge
, prick
)
cause a stinging pain
The needle pricked his skin
The needle pricked his skin