pang//pæŋ//B2Frequency Level 11NeutralNounpangSingularpangsPlural1A sudden sharp feeling of physical pain.She felt a sharp pang in her chest.2A sudden sharp feeling of emotional distress, such as guilt, longing, or regret.She felt a pang of guilt when she remembered the lie she had told.SynonymtwingestabspasmAntonymrelief