TWINGE Synonyms: 60 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈtwinj

Definition of twinge

as in pang

a sharp unpleasant sensation usually felt in some specific part of the body felt a twinge in her knee on that cold, rainy morning

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Recent Examples of twinge

Noun

Back in Carletonville, Shalom felt a twinge of regret. — Ryan Lenora Brown, Christian Science Monitor, 26 June 2026 Known to stir up a twinge of anxiety due to the organization’s track record selecting talent in the first round of the NBA Draft, the annual rite of summer has arrived. — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 22 June 2026

Verb

When Bradish gave up his first hit of the night, the air occupied by the Orioles faithful twinged. — Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 15 June 2024 The twist, however, is the sauce — a rich, steaming hot broth twinged with tomato and a gentle chile buzz that more closely resembles a soup. — Dominic Armato, azcentral, 6 Dec. 2019 See All Example Sentences for twinge

Recent Examples of Synonyms for twinge

Noun

Dining in the lounge is available all day to cater to international hunger pangs that don’t follow the same schedule as those of Spaniards.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
Now, the new smaller version is available for hunger pangs between meals as many consumers are replacing traditional meals with snacks throughout the day, according to Datassential.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of pang

Verb

Styler is caught off guard by the mention of his name and looks visibly pained by the thought of his passing, with the interview pausing momentarily.

— Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2026
Her scenes with Ford are pained and passionate, filled with the alchemy of two lonely people who get through to one other and find something like solace through desire.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of pain

Noun

Cola Addict captures that fizzy first sip with zippy lemon and lime, spicy ginger, and a kick of cinnamon that almost mimics the tingle of carbonation.

— Amanda Le, InStyle, 24 Sep. 2026
There have been quite a few Lost-like moments throughout the run of Silo, but none have had exactly the same Lost-y tingle as our first peek inside Silo 1 in the season-three finale.

— Noel Murray, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of tingle

Verb

After a coyote in Atwater Village bit a 16-month-old child last month, wildlife officials tracked it down, shot it, and announced that the animal was dead.

— Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026
While prediction markets broadly anticipated Democratic control of Congress, the blue tsunami is expected to bite the industry in other ways.

— Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 9 Nov. 2026

Definition of bite

Verb

The sweeping defeat exacted by Democrats on Tuesday is a stinging rebuke to those efforts, says Colette Delawalla, founder and CEO of advocacy group Stand Up for Science.

— Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 4 Nov. 2026
Harvester ants defend themselves using neurotoxic venom that causes intense, long-lasting, stinging pain in mammals.

— RJ Mackenzie, Popular Science, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of sting

Verb

Ingram is itching to join his new teammates, to slow the losses and turn around a plummeting season.

— Janis Carr, Oc Register, 6 Nov. 2026
Amazon has a ton of chic, fall-ready sneakers my mom (and I) have been itching to add to our carts—head to the site to check out its full selection.

— Annie Blackman, InStyle, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of itch

Verb

That same game, the Magic saw Anthony Black leave late in overtime due to cramping.

— Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Nov. 2026
The former Bearface of Brockhampton emerges for a solo album of slouchy bedroom pop-soul whose cramped pileup of influences guards a promising sensitivity.

— H.D. Angel, Pitchfork, 9 Nov. 2026

Definition of cramp

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