Pang

n. [Cf. A-S. pyngan, to prick; D. pijnigen, Ger. peinigen, to torture, from pijn, pein, pain. See PAIN.] A paroxysm of extreme distress; a momentary and violent pain; a transitory or recurring attack of agony; a throe. I saw the hoary traitor Grin in the pangs of death, and bite the ground. Addison. Syn.—Agony; anguish; distress. See AGONY.

v. t. To torture; to give extreme pain to; to torment. [Rare.] Shak.