sting
Definition
- n. a kind of pain; something as sudden and painful as being stung
- n. a painful wound caused by the thrust of an insect's stinger into skin
- v. deliver a sting to
- v. cause an emotional pain, as if by stinging
Word forms
- Past participle
- stung
- Past tense
- stung
- Third person singular
- stings
- Present participle
- stinging
Example sentences
n.
The bee's sting left a painful mark on my arm.
vt.
The harsh criticism from her teacher really stung her feelings.
vi.
When I accidentally touched the nettle, it stung for a few minutes.