pang

[vil]

Dear teachers,

Would you share with me you opinion concerning the usage of the “pang” in the following sentences?

Suddenly she felt a pang of pity.

She felt pangs of conscience.

Before I know where I was a pang of jealousy struck me.

I felt a pang of guilt about the way she was treating him.

pang = fit, attack, outburst

Thanks for your efforts.

Regards,

V

[lauralie2]

Though I have never read nor heard 'pang' used in that sense, I fully understand the phrases. The meanings are clear. My favorite, 'pangs of conscience.'

pang = fit, attack, outburst

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