pang

"The soldiers used the ancient torment to hurl rocks at the enemy fortress. "

"The student's anguish over failing the exam was evident in her slumped posture. "

"The joy of winning the school raffle was transitory; I was happy for only a few hours until I realized I had to pay taxes on the prize. "

"The baby was feeling the soft fur of the teddy bear. "

"I couldn't sleep last night because of a terrible toothache. "

"Waiter, please bring me a single malt whiskey."

"The extreme of the workday was the three-hour meeting. "

"Is anyone here afraid of suffering hardship?"

"If the government wants graduates to stay in the country they should offer more incentives."

"The toddler threw himself on the floor in a paroxysm of anger when his mother said no to candy. "

"How long has it been since your last physical?"

"emotional crisis"