Sting — synonyms, definition

1. sting (Noun)

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sting (Noun) — A kind of pain; something as sudden and painful as being stung. ex. "the sting of death"

sting (Noun) — A mental pain or distress. ex. "a sting of conscience"

sting (Noun) — A painful wound caused by the thrust of an insect's stinger into skin.

sting (Noun) — A swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless property.

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2. sting (Verb)

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sting (Verb) — Cause a sharp or stinging pain or discomfort.

sting (Verb) — Deliver a sting to. ex. "A bee stung my arm yesterday"

sting (Verb) — Saddle with something disagreeable or disadvantageous. ex. "I was stung with a huge tax bill"

sting (Verb) — Cause a stinging pain.

sting (Verb) — Cause an emotional pain, as if by stinging. ex. "His remark stung her"

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3. sting (n/v)

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