Pang ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Pang ( noun )

A sudden sharp feeling of physical or emotional pain.

Origin:

Of uncertain origin, possibly imitative of the sound of a sharp, sudden pain.

Examples:

1. She felt a pang of regret.
2. He had a pang of hunger.
3. The pang in her chest was intense.
4. The pang in his stomach was unbearable.
5. The pang of missing her was overwhelming.

(As a verb)

Pang ( verb )

A sudden sharp feeling of physical or emotional pain.

Origin:

Of uncertain origin, possibly imitative of the sound of a sharp, sudden pain.

Examples:

1. She felt a pang of regret.
2. He had a pang of hunger.
3. The pang in her chest was intense.
4. The pang in his stomach was unbearable.
5. The pang of missing her was overwhelming.