Pang — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

Meaning & Definition of Pang

Pang (noun)

a brief piercing spasm of pain
a sharp attack of mental anguish

Pang (verb)

to cause to have pangs, torment

Pang (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

a sharp unpleasant sensation usually felt in some specific part of the body

"those hunger pangs that strike you in the middle of the afternoon"

similar: ache, pain, prick, shoot, smart, sting, stitch, throe, tingle, twinge

related: discomfort, distress, soreness, tenderness, affliction, agony, anguish, misery, sufferance, suffering, torment, torture, inflammation, sore, swelling, damage, detriment, harm, hurt, injury, backache, bellyache, charley horse, colic, complaint, earache, gripe, headache, stomachache, toothache

near: comfort, ease, easiness

Pang (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

as in hurt, stab

similar: hurt, pain, prick, smart, stab, sting, wring, crush, oppress, overpower, overwhelm, smite, strike, tyrannize, victimize, martyr, discomfort, discompose, disquiet, fluster, grieve, perturb, strain, stress, trouble, try, upset, worry, aggravate, agitate, annoy, bother, bug, chafe, distress, disturb, exasperate, gall, get, grate, gripe, hagride, harass, harry, irk, irritate, molest, nettle, peeve, pester, pique, put out, rasp, rile, vex, badger, dog, hound, pursue, ride, assail, attack, afflict, agonize, anguish, bedevil, beset, besiege, curse, excruciate, harrow, persecute, plague, rack, torment, torture

opposite: abet, aid, assist, help, deliver, release, relieve, reprieve, comfort, console, content, quiet, solace, soothe, succor

Related Entry: Birth pang (noun)

Birth pang is a different word from Pang. The synonyms below are for birth pang, not for pang.

as in contraction, pains

similar: contraction, pains, accouchement, childbearing, childbirth, delivery, labor, parturition, travail, pregnancy, cesarean section, natural childbirth, childbed, confinement, lying-in

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Pang

The most common words with a similar meaning to Pang:

ache, pain, prick, shoot, smart, sting, stitch, throe, tingle, twinge, hurt, stab, wring, crush, oppress, overpower, overwhelm, smite, strike, tyrannize, victimize, martyr, discomfort, discompose, disquiet, fluster, grieve, perturb, strain, stress, trouble, try, upset, worry, aggravate, agitate, annoy, bother, bug, chafe

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Pang

Words with the opposite meaning of Pang:

abet, aid, assist, help, deliver, release, relieve, reprieve, comfort, console, content, quiet, solace, soothe, succor

Related Words for Pang

Near Antonyms of Pang

ease, easiness

Word Forms of Pang

Inflections: panged, panging, pangs

Origin & Etymology of Pang

origin unknown

First known use: 15th century

Words & Phrases Containing Pang

birth pang

Frequently Asked Questions about Pang

What does "Pang" mean?

"Pang" means a brief piercing spasm of pain. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: a brief piercing spasm of pain. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Pang"?

Other words for "Pang" include ache, pain, prick, shoot, smart, sting, stitch and throe. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Pang" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Pang"?

There are 105 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Pang". Common alternatives include ache, pain, prick, shoot, smart, sting, stitch, throe, tingle and twinge.

What is the opposite of "Pang"?

Antonyms of "Pang" include abet, aid, assist, help, deliver, release, relieve and reprieve. Near antonyms include ease and easiness.

How do you use "Pang" in a sentence?

Examples of "Pang" in a sentence: "those hunger pangs that strike you in the middle of the afternoon".

Is "Pang" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Pang" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Pang"?

"Pang" is pronounced /ˈpaŋ/.

What is the origin of the word "Pang"?

"Pang" comes from origin unknown. First known use: 15th century.