prickle vs twinge

prickle and twinge both are nouns.

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

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

Other hypernyms of prickle include prick, sting.

prickle (noun)	twinge (noun)
a small sharp-pointed tip resembling a spike on a stem or leaf	a sharp stab of pain
	a sudden sharp feeling

prickle (verb)	twinge (verb)
make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn	squeeze tightly between the fingers
cause a stinging or tingling sensation	cause a stinging pain
cause a prickling sensation	feel a sudden sharp, local pain