Stinging

verb

/ˈstɪŋɪŋ/

Word Frequency: 1.2

Definitions

1.verbTo hurt, usually by introducing poison or a sharp point, or both.

"Right so came out an adder of a little heathbush, and it stung a knight in the foot."

2.verb(of an insect) To bite.

3.verb(sometimes figurative) To hurt, to be in pain.

"My hand stings after knocking on the door so long."

4.verbTo cause harm or pain to.

"I thought I could park in front of the hotel, but they stung me for five pounds!"

5.nounThe act by which someone receives a sting.

"stingings of remorse"

6.adjectiveHaving the capacity to sting.

"stinging nettles"

7.adjectivePrecise and hurtful

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