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stung

/stʌŋ/

Translations

stingverb

stung

Past Simple

stung

Past Simple

stung

Past Participle

stinging

Gerund

/stɪŋ/

piquer

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

sting (cause pain)

pierce sharply

cause a smarting sensation

sting (cheat)

set up

Definitions

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.