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twinge

Pronunciation: (twinj), [key]
—n., v., twinged, twing•ing.

—n.
1. a sudden, sharp pain: On damp days, he's often bothered by a twinge of rheumatism.
2. a mental or emotional pang: a twinge of guilt; twinges of sorrow.

—v.t.
1. to affect (the body or mind) with a sudden, sharp pain or pang.
2. to pinch; tweak; twitch.

—v.i.
to have or feel a sudden, sharp pain.

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