TWINGE as NOUN

  1. Meaning
    • a sharp stab of pain
    Hypernyms(s) twinge is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  2. Meaning
    • a sudden sharp feeling
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • pangs of regret
    • she felt a stab of excitement
    • twinges of conscience
    Hypernyms(s) twinge is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s)

TWINGE as VERB

  1. Meaning
    • squeeze tightly between the fingers
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • He pinched her behind
    • She squeezed the bottle
    Hypernyms(s) twinge is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  2. Meaning
    • feel a sudden sharp, local pain
    Hypernyms(s) twinge is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  3. Meaning
    • cause a stinging pain
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • The needle pricked his skin
    Hypernyms(s) twinge is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)