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dor pungente

[dɔr puŋˈʒẽtɨ]
noun phrasefemininepl: dores pungentes
sharp pain, piercing pain, stabbing pain
1. An intense, acute pain that feels like a sudden stabbing or piercing sensation
She felt a sharp pain in her chest.
Ela sentiu uma dor pungente no peito.
2. Emotional pain that is deeply felt and causes distress
The loss caused him pungent sorrow.
A perda causou nele uma dor pungente.
Synonyms
dor agudador penetrantedor lancinantedor punçantedor perfurante
Antonyms
dor levedor suaveconforto

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
dor pungente
commonly used in medical and literary contexts
São Paulo
dor aguda
more frequently used alternative
Portugal
dor lancinante
preferred variant in Portuguese Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

dor que atravessa o coração
dor que corta como faca
sentir dor pungente no peito
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