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twinge

[twɪndʒ]

twinge Definition

  • 1a sudden, sharp localized pain
  • 2a brief experience of an emotion, especially an unpleasant one

Using twinge: Examples

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

  • Example

    I felt a twinge in my back when I bent over.

  • Example

    She felt a twinge of guilt when she saw the damage she had caused.

  • Example

    He experienced a twinge of jealousy when he saw his ex-girlfriend with her new partner.

twinge Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for twinge

Phrases with twinge

  • twinge of regret/remorse

    a sudden feeling of sadness or guilt about something that one wishes had been different

    Example

    She felt a twinge of regret when she realized she had missed her friend's wedding.

  • twinge of conscience

    a sudden feeling of guilt or shame about something one has done or failed to do

    Example

    He felt a twinge of conscience when he remembered he had not returned the money he borrowed from his friend.

  • a sudden, sharp localized pain

    Example

    She felt a twinge of pain in her knee when she tried to stand up.

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Summary: twinge in Brief

The term 'twinge' [twɪndʒ] refers to a sudden, sharp localized pain or a brief experience of an emotion, especially an unpleasant one. It is often used to describe physical sensations such as 'I felt a twinge in my back when I bent over,' and emotional experiences like 'She felt a twinge of guilt when she saw the damage she had caused.' 'Twinge' can be extended into phrases like 'twinge of regret/remorse,' and 'twinge of pain,' both of which denote sudden and brief experiences.

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