twinge

(noun) a sudden sharp feeling. Synonyms: pang, stab. Examples: "Pangs of regret." "She felt a stab of excitement." "Twinges of conscience."

(noun) a sharp stab of pain.

(verb) cause a stinging pain. Synonyms: prick, sting. Examples: "The needle pricked his skin."

(verb) feel a sudden sharp, local pain.

(verb) squeeze tightly between the fingers. Synonyms: pinch, squeeze, tweet, nip, twitch. Examples: "He pinched her behind." "She squeezed the bottle."