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smarting

UK
/ˈsmɑːtɪŋ/
US
/ˈsmɑrtɪŋ/

Translations

smartingnoun
UK
/ˈsmɑː.tɪŋ/
US
/ˈsmɑr.tɪŋ/
Uncountable noun meaning a sharp, stinging sensation or emotional hurt.
smartinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈsmɑːtɪŋ/
US
/ˈsmɑrtɪŋ/
Smarting is chiefly used as the present-participle adjective of the verb "smart," describing physical or emotional pain.
He had a smarting wound on his arm.
У него была болезненная рана на руке.
Synonyms
stinging
aching
sore
painful
burning
throbbing
irritated
tender
smartverb

smarting

Gerund

smarted
Past Simple
smarted
Past Participle
smarting
Gerund
UK
/smɑːt/
US
/smɑrt/
ощущать боль
She smarted at the harsh criticism.
Она ощущала боль от резкой критики.
Additional translations
жалить
пощипывать
кружиться от боли
Synonyms
hurt
prickle
ache
twinge
sting
annoy
irk
upset
embarrass
mortify
chagrin

Definitions

smartingnoun
A sharp, stinging sensation of physical pain, or the feeling of wounded pride.
The smarting in his eyes subsided after a few minutes.
smartinggerund / present participle
Experiencing a sharp, stinging pain.
After the fall, she was left with a smarting sensation in her knee.
Feeling or showing hurt or resentment.
He was still smarting from the harsh criticism he received at the meeting.
smartverb
To feel a sharp, stinging pain.
Her eyes smarted from the smoke.
To feel upset or annoyed, especially because of a perceived slight or criticism.
He smarted at the criticism from his boss.
To cause a sharp, stinging pain to someone or something.
The icy spray smarted his cheeks.
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