Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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twitch | Yes | No | Yes | No |
twinge | Yes | No | Yes | No |
twitch (noun) | twinge (noun) |
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a sudden muscle spasm; especially one caused by a nervous condition | a sharp stab of pain |
a sudden sharp feeling |
twitch (verb) | twinge (verb) |
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make an uncontrolled, short, jerky motion | squeeze tightly between the fingers |
squeeze tightly between the fingers | cause a stinging pain |
move or pull with a sudden motion | feel a sudden sharp, local pain |
toss with a sharp movement so as to cause to turn over in the air | |
move with abrupt, seemingly uncontrolled motions |