pang (n.)

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

    [ Syn: stab , twinge ]

  2. a mental pain or distress; a pang of conscience

    [ Syn: sting ]

  3. a sharp spasm of pain

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