English dictionary

pang

/p/&//N/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a sudden sharp feeling

noun.feeling

Examples
Pangs of regret.

Synonyms stab twinge

Source: WordNet 3.0
a mental pain or distress

noun.state

Examples
A pang of conscience.

Synonyms sting

Source: WordNet 3.0
a sharp spasm of pain

noun.state

Source: WordNet 3.0
A paroxysm of extreme pain or anguish; a sudden and transitory agony; a throe; as, the <i>pangs</i> of death.

noun

Source: webster1913

To torture; to cause to have great pain or suffering; to torment.

verb

Source: webster1913