Smarting and Twinge

Smarting

Smarting noun - A kind of pain such as that caused by a wound or a burn or a sore.

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

Nearby Words: smartness, smarted

Twinge

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

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

Nearby Words: twinging, twinged
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