Paroxysm and Twinge

Paroxysm

Paroxysm noun - A sudden intense expression of strong feeling.
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Synonyms for Paroxysm

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

Nearby Word: paroxysmal

Twinge

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

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

Nearby Words: twinging, twinged
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Twinge and Paroxysm. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 02, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/paroxysm/twinge
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