sting

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/ˈstɪŋ/

noun 6verb 4

Collocations

(noun.) of an insect, etc.

ADJ

dangerous, nasty, painful | bee, wasp, etc. | nettle, etc. | deadly, fatal

VERB + STING

have

Some bees have a sting but they use it only to protect their hive.

get

She got a painful sting on her arm when a wasp flew into the garden.

give sb | feel

(noun.) sharp pain

ADJ

hot, sharp

The sharp sting of the cold water made her gasp when she jumped into the pool.

VERB + STING

feel

When she jumped into the cold pool, she felt the sting of the water on her skin.

Definitions

noun

A bump left on the skin after having been stung.

Look at this nasty hornet sting: it's turned blue!

A puncture made by an insect or arachnid in an attack, usually including the injection of venom.

She died from a bee sting.

A pointed portion of an insect or arachnid used for attack.

A sharp, localized pain primarily on the epidermis.

That plant will give a little sting if you touch it.

A sharp-pointed hollow hair seated on a gland which secretes an acrid fluid, as in nettles.

verb

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

To puncture with the stinger.

A mosquito stung me on the arm.

To hurt, to be in pain (physically or emotionally).

My eyes are stinging from the chopped onions.

My hand stings after knocking on the door so long.

To cause harm or pain to.

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

noun

Storytelling in the context of a tabletop role-playing game, especially one published by White Wolf.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

noun — a swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a perso

noun — a painful wound caused by the thrust of an insect's stinger

bite

noun — a mental pain or distress

pang

noun — a kind of pain

stinging

verb — saddle with something disagreeable or disadvantageous

stick

verb — deliver a sting to

verb — cause a sharp or stinging pain or discomfort

verb — cause a stinging pain

Antonyms

Idioms & Phrases

Example Bank

Look at this nasty hornet sting: it's turned blue!

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She died from a bee sting.

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That plant will give a little sting if you touch it.

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A mosquito stung me on the arm.

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My eyes are stinging from the chopped onions.

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My hand stings after knocking on the door so long.

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Usage Notes

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In some senses, sting is marked as figuratively. Watch for register when choosing this word.

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