prick vs twinge

prick and twinge both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
prick	Yes	No	Yes	No
twinge	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, prick and twinge are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of prick include sting.

As verbs, twinge is a hypernym of prick; that is, twinge is a word with a broader meaning than prick:

Other hypernyms of prick include prick, sting.

prick (noun)	twinge (noun)
the act of puncturing with a small point	a sharp stab of pain
obscene terms for penis	a sudden sharp feeling
insulting terms of address for people who are stupid or irritating or ridiculous
a depression scratched or carved into a surface

prick (verb)	twinge (verb)
make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn	squeeze tightly between the fingers
deliver a sting to	cause a stinging pain
stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick	feel a sudden sharp, local pain
to cause a sharp emotional pain
to stick up
cause a stinging pain
cause a prickling sensation