twinge

noun

1. a sudden sharp feeling

- twinges of conscience

Similar word(s): pang, stab

Definition categories: feeling

2. a sharp stab of pain

Definition categories: thought, pain

verb

1. cause a stinging pain

Similar word(s): sting

Definition categories: perception, ache, hurt, suffer

2. feel a sudden sharp, local pain

Definition categories: perception, ache, hurt, suffer

3. squeeze tightly between the fingers

Similar word(s): nip, pinch, squeeze, tweet, twitch

Definition categories: contact, grip