Thesaurus

twinge

noun

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

Learn More about twinge

See words that rhyme with twinge Dictionary: Definition of twinge Medical Dictionary: Definition of twinge Spanish Central: Translation of twinge Nglish: Translation of twinge for Spanish speakers

Seen and Heard

What made you want to look up twinge? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

show comments

WORD OF THE DAY

de rigueur

required by fashion, etiquette, or custom

Words at Play

Ask the Editors

Word Games