twinge | Definition of twinge

Synonyms and Antonyms of twinge

a sharp unpleasant sensation usually felt in some specific part of the body

felt a twinge in her knee on that cold, rainy morning

Synonyms of twinge

ache, pain, pang, prick, shoot, smart, sting, stitch, throe, tingle

Words Related to twinge

discomfort, distress, soreness, tenderness

affliction, agony, anguish, misery, sufferance, suffering, torment, torture

inflammation, sore, swelling

damage, detriment, harm, hurt, injury

backache, bellyache, charley horse, colic, complaint, earache, gripe, headache, stomachache, toothache

Near Antonyms of twinge

comfort, ease, easiness