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twinge vs guilt pang

guilt pang vs twinge

twinge and guilt pang both are nouns.

twinge is a verb but guilt pang is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
twinge Yes No Yes No
guilt pang Yes No No No
As nouns, guilt pang is a hyponym of twinge; that is, guilt pang is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than twinge:
  • twinge: a sudden sharp feeling
  • guilt pang: pangs of feeling guilty
twinge (noun) guilt pang (noun)
a sharp stab of pain pangs of feeling guilty
a sudden sharp feeling
twinge (verb) guilt pang (verb)
squeeze tightly between the fingers
cause a stinging pain
feel a sudden sharp, local pain
Difference between twinge and guilt pang

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