pangs

[US]/pæŋz/
[UK]/pæŋz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.sudden sharp pains; deep emotional distress

Phrases & Collocations

hunger pangs

painful pangs

guilt pangs

nostalgia pangs

heart pangs

yearning pangs

longing pangs

regret pangs

anxiety pangs

love pangs

Example Sentences

she felt pangs of guilt after lying to her friend.

he experienced pangs of hunger during the long meeting.

the pangs of nostalgia hit him as he looked through old photos.

she had pangs of envy when she saw her colleague's promotion.

he felt pangs of regret for not pursuing his dreams.

the pangs of love can be both joyful and painful.

after the breakup, she often felt pangs of loneliness.

he experienced pangs of anxiety before the big presentation.

she had pangs of doubt about her decision to move.

the pangs of sadness lingered long after the event.

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