sting
//stɪŋ//
Translation
sting
Definition
Sting is a verb that describes the sharp, often sudden pain caused by an insect, plant, or animal injecting venom or a similar substance through a small puncture. It can also refer to the act of causing such pain, as when a bee or wasp uses its stinger. In a broader sense, sting can describe any sharp, burning sensation, like from a nettle or a chemical irritant. This word is commonly used in both literal and figurative contexts, such as feeling the sting of a harsh comment. The noun form refers to the wound or the pain itself, or the insect's venomous organ.
Example
“A bee sting can be very painful, especially if you are allergic.”
“The jellyfish sting left a red mark on her arm that lasted for hours.”
“He felt a sharp sting on his leg after brushing against a nettle.”
“The antiseptic spray made the cut sting for a few seconds.”
“Her words had a sting that he couldn't forget for days.”
“The scorpion's sting is dangerous and requires immediate medical attention.”
“He tried to remove the sting from the wasp's body carefully.”
“The cold wind had a sting that made her cheeks turn red.”
“A single sting from this caterpillar can cause a severe rash.”
“The sting of betrayal was worse than any physical pain he had felt.”
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