Pang and Sting

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Pang

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

Usage example: those hunger pangs that strike you in the middle of the afternoon

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Sting is a synonym for pang in pain topic. In some cases you can use "Sting" instead the word "Pang" as a noun or a verb, when it comes to topics like ache. popular alternative

Sting

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

Usage example: the sting of cold air against my face

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Synonyms for Sting

Pang is a synonym for sting in pain topic. You can use "Pang" instead the word "Sting" as a noun or a verb. popular alternative

Nearby Words: stinging, stingy, stinginess, stinger, stingily

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sharp	sharp pang	sharp sting
small	small pang	small sting
little	little pang	little sting

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