Pang and Spasm

Pang

Pang noun - A sharp unpleasant sensation usually felt in some specific part of the body.

Spasm is a synonym for pang in pain topic. In some cases you can use "Spasm" instead a noun "Pang", when it comes to topics like ache, health, twinge.

Spasm

Spasm noun - A painful sudden tightening of a muscle.
Usage example: he suffers terribly from back spasms
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Synonyms for Spasm

Pang is a synonym for spasm in health topic. You can use "Pang" instead a noun "Spasm", if it concerns topics such as pain.

Nearby Words: spasmodic, spastic, spasmic, spasming, spasmed

How words are described

brief brief pang brief spasm
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