twinges

[US]/twɪndʒɪz/
[UK]/twɪndʒɪz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.sharp pains or sudden feelings of discomfort; a brief, intense feeling of emotion or thought, often unpleasant; pain or distress

Phrases & Collocations

twinges of pain

twinges of guilt

twinges of nostalgia

twinges of regret

twinges of excitement

twinges of anxiety

twinges of joy

twinges of sadness

twinges of fear

twinges of hope

Example Sentences

she felt twinges of guilt after lying to her friend.

he experienced twinges of pain in his knee while running.

sometimes, she gets twinges of nostalgia when she hears that song.

after the argument, he had twinges of regret.

she felt twinges of excitement as the concert approached.

he had twinges of jealousy when he saw her with someone else.

there were twinges of pain in her back after lifting the box.

she felt twinges of anxiety before her presentation.

he had twinges of hope when he received the good news.

after the breakup, she experienced twinges of sadness.

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