See twinge in Webster's New World Roget's A-Z Thesaurus II
noun
A sensation of physical discomfort occurring as the result of disease or injury:
ache, pain, pang, prick, prickle, smart, soreness, stab, sting, stitch, throe. (Informal) misery. See pain
verb
To have or cause a feeling of physical pain or discomfort:
ache, hurt, pain, pang. See pain
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