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What is "stinging" in English? Definition and Explanations

Updated: 24-10-2024 by Wikilanguages.net
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What does stinging mean in English? Meaning of stinging definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "stinging" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "stinging": a kind of pain; something as sudden and painful as being stung

Noun

  • Meaning: a kind of pain; something as sudden and painful as being stung
  • Example: the sting of death he felt the stinging of nettles
  • Synonyms: sting stinging
  • Hypernyms: hurting pain

    • Meaning of "stinging": (of speech) harsh or hurtful in tone or character

    Adjective

  • Meaning: (of speech) harsh or hurtful in tone or character
  • Example: cutting remarks edged satire a stinging comment
  • Synonyms: cutting edged stinging
  • Similar: unkind
  • Adjective: Having the capacity to sting. stinging nettles

    • Synonyms:

    penetrating, harsh, incisive, caustic, poignant, biting, sharp, mordant, bitter, scathing, burning, acrimonious, piquant, sarcastic, aculeate,

    Antonyms:

    stupid, unintelligent, kind, soothing, pleasant, blunt, dull, gentle, mild, nice, calm, bland, sweet,

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