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pang

noun

A sudden sharp feeling

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Word Facts

Word length
4
Starts with
P
Ends with
G
Contains
AN
Scrabble score
7
CEFR level
C1

How it sounds

Pronunciation

pæŋ

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Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. A sudden sharp feeling

    “Pangs of regret”

noun

  1. A sharp spasm of pain

noun

  1. A mental pain or distress

    “A pang of conscience”

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Example Sentences

Pangs of regret
She felt a stab of excitement
Twinges of conscience
A pang of conscience

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