pang Synonyms

pang Meaning

Wordnet

pang (n)

a sudden sharp feeling

a mental pain or distress

a sharp spasm of pain

Webster

pang (n.)

A paroxysm of extreme pain or anguish; a sudden and transitory agony; a throe; as, the pangs of death.

Webster

pang (v. t.)

To torture; to cause to have great pain or suffering; to torment.

pang Sentence Examples

  1. A sharp pang of pain shot through her abdomen, sending her reeling.
  2. The pang of hunger gnawed at his stomach as he realized he had forgotten to eat.
  3. A pang of longing washed over her as she watched the children playing in the park.
  4. The pang of guilt pressed down on his conscience, reminding him of his transgressions.
  5. A sudden pang of fear seized her as she heard a noise outside in the darkness.
  6. The realization brought a pang of sadness to her heart, as she understood the true nature of their relationship.
  7. A pang of jealousy pierced him as he witnessed his friend's newfound success.
  8. The pang of loneliness was almost unbearable, reminding him of the isolation he felt.
  9. A pang of nostalgia tugged at her memory as she flipped through old photographs.
  10. The pang of regret lingered in his mind, as he pondered the choices he had made.

FAQs About the word pang

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A sharp pang of pain shot through her abdomen, sending her reeling.

The pang of hunger gnawed at his stomach as he realized he had forgotten to eat.

A pang of longing washed over her as she watched the children playing in the park.

The pang of guilt pressed down on his conscience, reminding him of his transgressions.