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STINGING

(noun, adj.sat, verb, adj.)
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There are 8 meanings of the word Stinging.

Stinging - as a noun

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

Example: "The sting of death"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sting6

Stinging - as an adjective satellite

(of speech) harsh or hurtful in tone or character

Example: "Cutting remarks"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cutting10edged8

Stinging - as a verb

To hurt, usually by introducing poison or a sharp point, or both.

Example: "Right so came out an adder of a little heathbush, and it stung a knight in the foot."

(of an insect) to bite.

(sometimes figurative) to hurt, to be in pain.

Example: "My hand stings after knocking on the door so long."

To cause harm or pain to.

Example: "I thought i could park in front of the hotel, but they stung me for five pounds!"

Stinging - as an adjective

Having the capacity to sting.

Example: "Stinging nettles"

Precise and hurtful

Example Sentences

"The stinging cold wind made it hard to walk."
"She felt a stinging pain in her arm after getting stung by a bee."
"His stinging comments hurt her feelings."
"I accidentally touched a stinging nettle and it really hurt."
"The stinging sensation on his skin was a sign of sunburn."
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Word Game Points

Is STINGING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, stinging is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

STINGING has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is STINGING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, stinging is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
STINGING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is STINGING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, stinging is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
STINGING has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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