pang
The word “pang” has 1 syllable: pang.
It's pronounced as /pæŋ/.
What is synonym and antonym for pang?
In the thesaurus, “pang” has 12 synonyms and 7 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for pang along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for pang
- ache
- agony
- anguish
- discomfort
- hurt
- pain
- prick
- spasm
- stab
- sting
- tingle
- twinge
Antonyms for pang
- aid
- assist
- comfort
- ease
- happiness
- help
- relieve
Meanings of pang
- noun
- (often in the plural) A paroxysm of extreme physical pain or anguish; a feeling of sudden and transitory agony; a throe.
- (often in the plural) A sudden sharp feeling of an emotional or mental nature, as of joy or sorrow.
- verb
- To cause to have great pain or suffering; to torment, to torture.
Example Sentences
- The sudden pang of hunger prompted her to grab a snack from the kitchen.
- As he glimpsed the old photograph, a pang of nostalgia swept over him.
- With each step, a sharp pang shot through his injured ankle.
- The news of her departure brought a pang of sadness to his heart.
- Despite his best efforts to remain calm, a pang of anxiety gripped him before the important presentation.
On this page you'll find 19 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to pang, such as: ache, agony, aid, anguish, assist, comfort, discomfort.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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