sting

sting · verb

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Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    To wound with a sharp-pointed organ.

  2. 2.

    To feel or cause a sharp burning pain.

  3. 3.

    [as noun]A wound from a sting; a sharp pain.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    sting operation — A police undercover operation.
  • •
    take the sting out of — To lessen the pain.

Related words

Antonyms: soothe
See also: bite, hurt, pain
Synonyms: bite, hurt, prick

Etymology

From Old English stingan ("to sting, pierce").