Contraction and Twinge

Contraction

Contraction noun - The act or process of reducing the size or volume of something by or as if by pressing.

Twinge and contraction are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Twinge" instead a noun "Contraction".

Twinge

Twinge noun - A sharp unpleasant sensation usually felt in some specific part of the body.
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Synonyms for Twinge

Contraction and twinge are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contraction" instead a noun "Twinge".

Nearby Words: twinging, twinged
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