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Meaning of the word sting in English

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sting

US /stɪŋ/
UK /stɪŋ/
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Noun

1.

a small sharp-pointed organ at the end of the abdomen of bees, wasps, ants, and scorpions, capable of inflicting a painful or dangerous wound by injecting poison

Example:
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The bee left its sting in my arm.
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He developed a rash after a jellyfish sting.
Synonym:
prickle thorn spine barb nettle
2.

a sharp, tingling, or burning sensation

Example:
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There was a sharp sting in his eyes from the smoke.
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The cold water caused a sudden sting on her skin.
Synonym:
prick twinge ache burn smart

Verb

1.

to pierce or wound with a sting

Example:
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A wasp stung him on the neck.
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Be careful not to get stung by the nettles.
Synonym:
prick pierce puncture wound nettle
2.

to cause a sharp, tingling, or burning pain

Example:
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The antiseptic will sting a little.
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His eyes began to sting from the smoke.
Synonym:
smart burn ache tingle prick
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take the sting out of