pang

[pang] / pæŋ /

NOUN

ache, twinge

Synonyms

STRONGEST

agony anguish discomfort spasm

STRONG

bite distress gripe misery pain prick stab sting stitch throb throe wrench

Antonyms

STRONGEST

comfort happiness

STRONG

advantage benefit cheer health joy pleasure

WEAK

tingle

Example Sentences

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I feel a pang of jealousy but quickly come to my senses.

From Literature

And at once a pang of loneliness stabbed through him.

From Literature

At first, even he felt a momentary pang of caution.

From The Wall Street Journal

For an instant I felt a pang, picturing myself in Tokyo or Timbuktu, craving one of my aunts peach pies.

From Literature

As they entered the building Sadako felt a pang of fear.

From Literature