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twinging

[twɪn(d)ʒɪŋ]

twinging Definition

  • 1a sudden, sharp pain
  • 2to feel a sudden, sharp pain

Using twinging: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "twinging" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I felt a twinging pain in my back when I bent over.

  • Example

    She winced as a twinging sensation shot through her leg.

twinging Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for twinging

Phrases with twinging

  • twinging of conscience

    a sudden feeling of guilt or remorse

    Example

    He felt a twinging of conscience after lying to his friend.

  • twinging of jealousy

    a sudden feeling of envy or resentment

    Example

    She couldn't help but feel a twinging of jealousy when she saw her ex with someone else.

  • twinging of nostalgia

    a sudden feeling of longing or wistfulness for the past

    Example

    As she walked through her childhood neighborhood, she felt a twinging of nostalgia for the days gone by.

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Summary: twinging in Brief

'Twinging' [twɪn(d)ʒɪŋ] refers to a sudden, sharp pain that can be felt physically or emotionally. It is often used to describe physical sensations, such as 'I felt a twinging pain in my back when I bent over,' but can also be used to describe emotional sensations, such as 'She couldn't help but feel a twinging of jealousy when she saw her ex with someone else.'