pang

[paŋ]

pang Definition

  • 1a sudden sharp pain or painful emotion
  • 2a sudden feeling of hunger or longing

Using pang: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "pang" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She felt a pang of guilt when she saw his sad face.

  • Example

    I had a sudden pang of hunger.

  • Example

    He felt a pang of jealousy when he saw her with another man.

pang Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with pang

  • pangs of conscience

    feelings of guilt or remorse

    Example

    He was experiencing pangs of conscience after lying to his friend.

  • a feeling of hunger, especially a painful one

    Example

    She skipped breakfast and was now experiencing hunger pangs.

  • intense feelings of love or longing

    Example

    She felt pangs of love for him every time she saw him.

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Summary: pang in Brief

The term 'pang' [paŋ] refers to a sudden sharp pain or painful emotion, such as guilt or jealousy, and a sudden feeling of hunger or longing. It is often used in phrases like 'pangs of conscience,' 'hunger pangs,' and 'pangs of love.'