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stung

/stʌŋ/

Translations

stingverb

stung

Past Simple

stung

Past Simple

stung

Past Participle

stinging

Gerund

/stɪŋ/

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.