Meaning & use
Pang
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A sudden, sharp feeling of physical pain or intense emotional distress.
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A pang of guilt washed over him as he remembered the broken promise.
She felt a sharp pang of hunger by midafternoon.
A note on using this word
Often paired with emotions like 'guilt,' 'jealousy,' or 'regret' to describe a brief but intense feeling.
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