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twinge vs suffer

suffer vs twinge

twinge is a noun but suffer is not a noun.

twinge and suffer both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
twinge Yes No Yes No
suffer No No Yes No
As verbs, suffer is a hypernym of twinge; that is, suffer is a word with a broader meaning than twinge:
  • twinge: cause a stinging pain
  • suffer: feel physical pain
Other hypernyms of twinge include ache, hurt.
As verbs, suffer is a hypernym of twinge; that is, suffer is a word with a broader meaning than twinge:
  • twinge: feel a sudden sharp, local pain
  • suffer: feel physical pain
Other hypernyms of twinge include ache, hurt.
twinge (noun) suffer (noun)
a sharp stab of pain
a sudden sharp feeling
twinge (verb) suffer (verb)
squeeze tightly between the fingers be in pain
cause a stinging pain undergo (as of injuries and illnesses)
feel a sudden sharp, local pain feel unwell or uncomfortable
get worse in quality
be set at a disadvantage
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
experience (emotional) pain
feel physical pain
undergo or be subjected to
undergo or suffer
be given to
Difference between twinge and suffer

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