sharp stab
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A sudden, intense feeling of pain.
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Examples (10)
- He felt a sharp stab of pain in his chest.
- A sharp stab of anxiety struck her as she waited for the results.
- She experienced a sharp stab of guilt when she realized her mistake.
- The unexpected criticism delivered a sharp stab of disappointment.
- Even after all these years, the memory brought a sharp stab of grief.
- He winced as a sharp stab went through his injured shoulder.
- A sharp stab of loneliness hit him as he watched the happy couple.
- The sudden chill in the air caused a sharp stab in her fingers.
- She tried to hide the sharp stab of jealousy she felt.
- Just thinking about it gave him a sharp stab of regret.