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pang n

Pang means a sudden sharp feeling of pain, sorrow, or another strong emotion. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of pang

  • a sudden sharp feeling of pain, sorrow, or another strong emotion

Usage examples of pang

A pang of regret stopped him from sending the message.

She felt a pang when she saw her old classroom.

The injury caused a sharp pang whenever he bent his knee.

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