Phrases Describing Emotions and Feelings

A pang of guilt struck me.

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Meaning

I felt a sudden sharp feeling of guilt.

Example sentences

John: I shouldn't have said that to her.

Alice: I know. A pang of guilt struck me when I saw her face.

John: Me too. It’s eating at me.

Alice: I understand. We should apologize. A pang of guilt struck me earlier as well.