Pronunciation: /pæŋ/
noun a sudden sharp feeling of pain or distress
A1 I felt a sharp pang in my stomach after eating too much candy.
A2 She experienced a sudden pang of guilt for forgetting her friend's birthday.
B1 The news of his promotion brought a pang of jealousy to his colleagues.
B2 As she watched the sunset, a pang of nostalgia swept over her.
C1 The realization that he had been lied to caused a pang of betrayal.
C2 The pang of regret he felt for not pursuing his dream career haunted him for years.
verb to cause a sudden sharp feeling of pain or distress
A1 The loud noise caused a pang in my ears.
A2 She felt a pang of guilt when she realized she had forgotten her friend's birthday.
B1 The sudden news of his promotion brought a pang of jealousy among his colleagues.
B2 As she watched the sunset, a pang of nostalgia washed over her.
C1 The bittersweet memories of their time together always caused a pang in his heart.
C2 The poignant melody of the song sent a pang of emotion through the audience.
formal The sudden pang of guilt made her apologize immediately.
informal I felt a pang of jealousy when I saw her new car.
slang That breakup gave me a real pang in the heart.
figurative The pang of hunger reminded him to grab a snack.
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