Sting
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British pronunciation/stˈɪŋ/
American pronunciation/ˈstɪŋ/

Definition & Meaning of "sting"

Sting
01

a painful infliction caused by a small sharp and pointed organ that some insects have and use to penetrate the prey and inject poison

sting definition and meaning

What is a "sting"?

A sting refers to the sharp, sudden pain and discomfort caused by the injection of venom or irritants into the skin by insects such as bees, wasps, or ants. It usually results in redness, swelling, and sometimes itching around the affected area. In some cases, stings can cause allergic reactions, leading to more severe symptoms like difficulty breathing or swelling of the face and throat, which require immediate medical attention. Treatment for a sting typically involves washing the area with soap and water, applying a cold compress to reduce swelling, and using over-the-counter antihistamines or creams to ease the itching and discomfort.

02

a swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless property

03

operation designed to catch a person committing a criminal act

04

a kind of pain; something as sudden and painful as being stung

05

a mental pain or distress

to sting
01

(of an animal or insect) to pierce the skin of another animal or a human, typically injecting poison, either in self-defense or while preying

Transitive: to sting sb
Intransitive
to sting definition and meaning
02

to cheat or charge someone an unfairly high amount

Transitive: to sting sb
03

to cause emotional pain or discomfort with a comment or remark

Intransitive
Transitive: to sting sb
04

to create a sudden, sharp pain or burning feeling

Transitive: to sting the skin
05

to experience a sudden, sharp or burning pain

Intransitive

sting

n

stingless

adj

stingless

adj
example
Example
She felt the sting of unrequited admiration from her colleague.
His sardonic laughter after the unfortunate incident only added to the sting of his comments.
Adding a bit of humor to a difficult conversation can take the sting out of the message.
Applying a cold compress can take the sting out of a sunburn.
Mosquitoes use their proboscis to sting and feed on the blood of their hosts.
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