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Vocabulary Entry
twinge
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A sharp, brief pain or a feeling of discomfort.
Example Sentences
"She felt a twinge of regret after making that comment."
"He experienced a twinge in his back while lifting the box."
"The sound of the argument caused a twinge of anxiety in her."
V
verb
To cause a sharp, brief pain or discomfort; to feel a sudden pain or emotion.
Example Sentences
"The sudden movement twinged his ankle."
"She twinged with guilt when she remembered her broken promise."
"He twinged at the sight of the old photograph."