1. A sharp stab of pain
   "She felt a twinge in her lower back as she lifted the box"
    
2. A sudden sharp feeling
   "twinges of conscience";
   - pang, stab

1. Feel a sudden sharp, local pain
   "His back twinged as he lifted the heavy box"
    
2. Cause a stinging pain
   "The injury twinged whenever she moved her arm";
   - prick, sting
    
3. Experience a brief emotional pang
   "He twinged with guilt when he saw her"

Derived forms: twinging, twinges, twinged

Type of: ache, feeling, hurt, pain, pain sensation, painful sensation, suffer