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stinging

UK
/ˈstɪŋ.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈstɪŋ.ɪŋ/

Translations

stingingadjective
more stinging
Comp.
most stinging
Super.
UK
/ˈstɪŋ.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈstɪŋ.ɪŋ/
cuisantSe dit d’une sensation vive et douloureuse.
The stinging wind made it difficult to keep her eyes open.
Le vent cuisant rendait difficile le fait de garder les yeux ouverts.
cinglantSe dit d’un ton ou d’une critique sévère.
The critic's stinging review left the director feeling disheartened.
La critique cinglante du critique a laissé le réalisateur abattu.
Additional translations
urticantS’emploie surtout pour des plantes ou des insectes.
Synonyms
sharp
piercing
biting
prickly
burning
scathing
acerbic
stingingnoun
UK
/ˈstɪŋɪŋ/
US
/ˈstɪŋɪŋ/
Gerund functioning as an uncountable noun denoting the act or sensation of a sting.
brûlureDouleur vive, sensation de brûlure.
He felt a sudden stinging in his arm after the injection.
Il a ressenti une brûlure soudaine dans le bras après l’injection.
stingverb

stinging

Gerund

stung
Past Simple
stung
Past Participle
stinging
Gerund
UK
/stɪŋ/
US
/stɪŋ/
A wasp can sting multiple times if provoked.
Une guêpe peut piquer plusieurs fois si on la provoque.
arnaquerFamilier.
He was stung for an extra fee when he returned the rental car late.
On l'a arnaqué en lui faisant payer des frais supplémentaires lorsqu'il a rendu la voiture de location en retard.
Additional translations
blesserAu sens figuré, pour une douleur morale.
Synonyms
prick
pierce
jab
bite
sting (cause pain)
smart
burn
irritate
hurt
wound
cut
nick
twinge
prickle
pierce sharply
cause a smarting sensation
stun
sting (cheat)
cheat
swindle
defraud
con
scam
bilk
fleecе
dupe
trick
deceive
entrap
ensnare
trap
set up

Definitions

stingingadjective
Having a sharp, burning, or painful sensation.
The stinging wind made it difficult to keep her eyes open.
Harsh or critical in tone or manner.
The critic's stinging review left the director feeling disheartened.
Capable of inflicting a sharp pain or irritation, often used to describe insects or plants.
The stinging nettles left a rash on his skin after he brushed against them.
stingingnoun
The act or sensation of being stung; a sharp, burning pain.
He felt a sudden stinging in his arm after the injection.
stingverb
To prick or wound with a sharp-pointed organ, especially by injecting poison.
A wasp can sting multiple times if provoked.
To cause a sharp, biting pain or sensation.
The icy rain stung his face.
To cause emotional pain or distress.
Her unfair remarks really stung him.
Informal: to overcharge, swindle, or cheat (someone), especially for money.
He was stung for an extra fee when he returned the rental car late.
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