pang

[paŋ]

pang Definition

• 1. a sudden sharp pain or painful emotion
• 2. a 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

Synonyms for pang

• twinge
• spasm
• throe
• craving
• desire
• yearning
• stab

Phrases with pang

• pangs of conscience

  feelings of guilt or remorse

  Example

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

• hunger pangs

  a feeling of hunger, especially a painful one

  Example

  She skipped breakfast and was now experiencing hunger pangs.

• pangs of love

  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.'