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guilt pang

/ˈɡɪlt pæŋ/

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/ˈɡɪlt pæŋ/B2informal
  • ruВнезапное острое чувство раскаяния или сожаления о том, что человек сделал или не сделал.

A sudden, sharp feeling of remorse or regret about something one has done or failed to do.

  1. Sudden feeling of remorseB2formal

    A sharp, brief feeling of guilt or regret for something one has done or failed to do.

    ruУгрызение совести

    • He felt a guilt pang after lying to his friend.
    • A sudden guilt pang struck her when she saw the old woman struggling.
    • I had a guilt pang about not visiting my grandmother.