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pinch vs twinge

twinge vs pinch

pinch and twinge both are nouns.

pinch and twinge both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pinch Yes No Yes No
twinge Yes No Yes No
As verbs, pinch and twinge are synonyms defined as:
  • pinch and twinge: squeeze tightly between the fingers
Other synonyms of pinch include nip, squeeze, tweet, twitch.
pinch (noun) twinge (noun)
a squeeze with the fingers a sharp stab of pain
the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal) a sudden sharp feeling
a small sharp bite or snip
a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
a slight but appreciable amount
an injury resulting from getting some body part squeezed
a painful or straitened circumstance
pinch (verb) twinge (verb)
irritate as if by a nip, pinch, or tear squeeze tightly between the fingers
squeeze tightly between the fingers cause a stinging pain
make ridges into by pinching together feel a sudden sharp, local pain
cut the top off
make off with belongings of others
Difference between pinch and twinge

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