pangs
The word “pangs” has 1 syllable: pangs.
It's pronounced as /pæŋz/.
What is synonym and antonym for pangs?
In the thesaurus, “pangs” has 14 synonyms and 11 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for pangs along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for pangs
- aches
- agony
- anguish
- hurts
- misery
- pains
- passion
- pricks
- stabs
- tingles
- torment
- torture
- tribulation
- woe
Antonyms for pangs
- abets
- aids
- assists
- comfort
- comforts
- contentment
- happiness
- helps
- joy
- peace
- relieves
Meanings of pangs
- 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
- Pangs of hunger gripped her stomach as she walked past the bakery.
- In the quiet of the night, he felt the pangs of loneliness creeping in.
- With each passing year, the pangs of regret for missed opportunities grew stronger.
- The sudden pangs of guilt made her realize the consequences of her actions.
- As the memories flooded back, she couldn't help but feel the pangs of nostalgia for her hometown.
On this page you'll find 25 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to pangs, such as: abets, aches, agony, aids, anguish, assists, comfort.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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