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Pang (Noun)

A sharp spasm of pain.

Nouns denoting natural processes.

The sudden contraction of muscles in her back caused a sharp pang that made her double over in agony.
As she twisted her ankle, a stabbing pang shot through her entire leg and she cried out in pain.
A pang of grief struck him as he rummaged through his deceased grandfather's old belongings.
After the surgery, she couldn't move without feeling a sharp pang in her stomach muscles.
The dentist's drilling caused a searing pang that made Emily wince with every creak of the instrument.

A mental pain or distress; "a pang of conscience".

Nouns denoting natural processes.

As she walked away from the argument, she felt a pang of regret for her harsh words.
The thought of losing her job sent a pang of anxiety through her chest.
He couldn't shake the pang of guilt that lingered long after the mistake was made.
The memory of her lost loved one still brought a pang of sadness to her eyes.
The news of the natural disaster filled her with a pang of sorrow for the victims.

A sudden sharp feeling; "pangs of regret"; "she felt a stab of excitement"; "twinges of conscience".

Nouns denoting feelings and emotions.

She felt a pang of guilt for having stayed out all night without telling her parents.
The pang of homesickness was so intense that he couldn't sleep his first night away from college.
After the breakup, she experienced pangs of jealousy whenever she saw her ex with someone else.
As he watched the homeless man rummage through the trash, he felt a pang of sympathy and decided to buy him a meal.
The fashion designer's pang of doubt about her latest collection quickly turned into excitement as she received rave reviews.