Twinge (Noun)

Meaning ¹

A sudden sharp feeling; "pangs of regret"; "she felt a stab of excitement"; "twinges of conscience".

Classification

Nouns denoting feelings and emotions.

Synonyms

• Stab
• Pang

Hypernyms

• Feeling

Hyponyms

• Guilt Pang

Meaning ²

A sharp stab of pain.

Classification

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

Hypernyms

• Painful Sensation
• Pain Sensation

Related Words

• Twinge (verb)