sting

1 of 2

verb

ˈstiŋ

stung ˈstəŋ How to pronounce sting (audio)

; stinging ˈstiŋ-iŋ How to pronounce sting (audio)

transitive verb

: to prick painfully: such as

: to pierce or wound with a poisonous or irritating process

: to affect with sharp quick pain or smart

hail stung their faces

: to cause to suffer acutely

stung with remorse

: overcharge, cheat

intransitive verb

: to wound one with or as if with a sting

: to feel a keen burning pain or smart

also : to cause such pain

stingingly

ˈstiŋ-iŋ-lē How to pronounce sting (audio)

adverb

sting

2 of 2

noun

: the act of stinging

specifically : the thrust of a stinger into the flesh

: a wound or pain caused by or as if by stinging

: stinger sense 2

: a sharp or stinging element, force, or quality

: an elaborate confidence game

specifically : such a game worked by undercover police in order to trap criminals

Example Sentences

Verb I got stung by a bee. The jellyfish stung the swimmer. The bees will sting if you bother them. The iodine will sting for a few minutes. The cold rain stung my eyes. The smoke made our eyes sting. She was stung by their harsh criticism. Noun When you get the shot, you'll feel a little sting. His arm was covered with bee stings. They were caught in a drug sting. a sting operation by police See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Russia has long sought the release of Bout, who was arrested in a 2008 sting by the Drug Enforcement Administration in Thailand and convicted in the United States of conspiring to kill US citizens.

Ivan Nechepurenko, BostonGlobe.com, 5 Aug. 2022 Formal charges have yet to be filed in connection to the solicitation sting.

Lawrence Andrea, The Indianapolis Star, 17 May 2022 Kelly felt racism's sting repeatedly in life, but was determined to overcome it.

Michael Warren, ajc, 12 Mar. 2021 Kelly felt racism's sting repeatedly in life, but was determined to overcome it.

Michael Warren, Star Tribune, 12 Mar. 2021 His reach, nevertheless, came crashing down in 2013, when federal agents arranged a sting operation in a San Diego hotel.

María Luisa Paúl, Anchorage Daily News, 6 Sep. 2022 In early 2003, undercover Special Investigations agents attempted a sting operation against Newport Aeronautical, asking Posey to supply a technical manual for the C-130 that was classified as Secret.

WIRED, 19 Aug. 2022 The United States has declined to say whether the pair would be swapped for Russian Viktor Bout, an arms trafficker who was arrested in a U.S. sting operation in Thailand in 2008.

Mary Ilyushina, Washington Post, 4 Aug. 2022 Soccer fans, meanwhile, applauded Ms. Rooney’s tactical skill in setting her sting operation.

James Hookway, WSJ, 29 July 2022

Noun

The video features the kind of wildly eclectic style that has become the band’s signature, with a touch of something more dangerous in keeping with the song’s venomous sting.

Liam Hess, Vogue, 19 Aug. 2022 In July, an undercover sting found that Ballard’s and five other area bars were serving alcohol to minors.

Carlos R. Muñoz, BostonGlobe.com, 12 Aug. 2022 There is little doubt that Bout would be the top prize for Russian officials, who have protested his treatment since his 2008 arrest in Thailand after a Drug Enforcement Administration sting.

Dalton Bennett, Washington Post, 30 July 2022 His elegantly crisp production is powered and punctuated in no small measure by Adam Cork’s sting-laden sound design and, particularly, Jack Knowles’ caustic lighting which powerfully etches and shrouds both characters and scenes.

David Benedict, Variety, 14 July 2022 The Federal Reserve hiked its benchmark funds rate by 0.75 percentage points Wednesday in an especially aggressive attempt to lessen inflation's persistent sting.

Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 15 June 2022 Ouch, the start of the San Francisco Giants’ homestand came with a sting.

Susan Slusser, San Francisco Chronicle, 31 Aug. 2022 While no killings have been publicly linked to the gang, Willis said Drug Rich is responsible for a sting of kidnappings, armed robberies, shootings and other violent crimes.

Jozsef Papp, ajc, 29 Aug. 2022 Watch this stunning video of a scientist who can cause a bee swarm on his body and not suffer a single sting.

Alexandra Meeks, CNN, 15 Aug. 2022 See More

Kids Definition

sting 1 of 2

verb

ˈstiŋ

stung

ˈstəŋ

; stinging

: to prick painfully usually with a sharp or poisonous stinger

A bee stung my hand.

: to suffer or affect with sharp quick burning pain

Hail stung their faces.

: to hurt emotionally

She was stung by the harsh criticism.

sting

2 of 2

noun

: an act of pricking painfully usually with a sharp or poisonous stinger

a bee's sting

: a wound or burning pain caused by the pricking of the skin with a stinger

the sting of a bitter wind

: emotional pain

the sting of criticism

: stinger

Medical Definition

sting 1 of 2

verb

ˈstiŋ

stung ˈstəŋ How to pronounce sting (audio)

; stinging ˈstiŋ-iŋ How to pronounce sting (audio)

transitive verb

: to prick painfully: as

: to pierce or wound with a poisonous or irritating process

: to affect with sharp quick pain

intransitive verb

: to feel or cause a keen burning pain or smart

the injection stung

sting

2 of 2

noun

: the act of stinging

specifically : the thrust of a stinger into the flesh

: a wound or pain caused by or as if by stinging

: stinger sense 1

单词	stinging
释义	sting 1 of 2 verb ˈstiŋ stung ˈstəŋ ; stinging ˈstiŋ-iŋ transitive verb 1 : to prick painfully: such as a : to pierce or wound with a poisonous or irritating process b : to affect with sharp quick pain or smart hail stung their faces 2 : to cause to suffer acutely stung with remorse 3 : overcharge, cheat intransitive verb 1 : to wound one with or as if with a sting 2 : to feel a keen burning pain or smart also : to cause such pain stingingly ˈstiŋ-iŋ-lē adverb sting 2 of 2 noun 1 a : the act of stinging specifically : the thrust of a stinger into the flesh b : a wound or pain caused by or as if by stinging 2 : stinger sense 2 3 : a sharp or stinging element, force, or quality 4 : an elaborate confidence game specifically : such a game worked by undercover police in order to trap criminals Synonyms Verb gouge overcharge soak surcharge Noun bunco bunko con fiddle [chiefly British] flimflam fraud hustle scam shell game swindle See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb I got stung by a bee. The jellyfish stung the swimmer. The bees will sting if you bother them. The iodine will sting for a few minutes. The cold rain stung my eyes. The smoke made our eyes sting. She was stung by their harsh criticism. Noun When you get the shot, you'll feel a little sting. His arm was covered with bee stings. They were caught in a drug sting. a sting operation by police See More Recent Examples on the Web Verb Russia has long sought the release of Bout, who was arrested in a 2008 sting by the Drug Enforcement Administration in Thailand and convicted in the United States of conspiring to kill US citizens. Ivan Nechepurenko, BostonGlobe.com, 5 Aug. 2022 Formal charges have yet to be filed in connection to the solicitation sting. Lawrence Andrea, The Indianapolis Star, 17 May 2022 Kelly felt racism's sting repeatedly in life, but was determined to overcome it. Michael Warren, ajc, 12 Mar. 2021 Kelly felt racism's sting repeatedly in life, but was determined to overcome it. Michael Warren, Star Tribune, 12 Mar. 2021 His reach, nevertheless, came crashing down in 2013, when federal agents arranged a sting operation in a San Diego hotel. María Luisa Paúl, Anchorage Daily News, 6 Sep. 2022 In early 2003, undercover Special Investigations agents attempted a sting operation against Newport Aeronautical, asking Posey to supply a technical manual for the C-130 that was classified as Secret. WIRED, 19 Aug. 2022 The United States has declined to say whether the pair would be swapped for Russian Viktor Bout, an arms trafficker who was arrested in a U.S. sting operation in Thailand in 2008. Mary Ilyushina, Washington Post, 4 Aug. 2022 Soccer fans, meanwhile, applauded Ms. Rooney’s tactical skill in setting her sting operation. James Hookway, WSJ, 29 July 2022 Noun The video features the kind of wildly eclectic style that has become the band’s signature, with a touch of something more dangerous in keeping with the song’s venomous sting. Liam Hess, Vogue, 19 Aug. 2022 In July, an undercover sting found that Ballard’s and five other area bars were serving alcohol to minors. Carlos R. Muñoz, BostonGlobe.com, 12 Aug. 2022 There is little doubt that Bout would be the top prize for Russian officials, who have protested his treatment since his 2008 arrest in Thailand after a Drug Enforcement Administration sting. Dalton Bennett, Washington Post, 30 July 2022 His elegantly crisp production is powered and punctuated in no small measure by Adam Cork’s sting-laden sound design and, particularly, Jack Knowles’ caustic lighting which powerfully etches and shrouds both characters and scenes. David Benedict, Variety, 14 July 2022 The Federal Reserve hiked its benchmark funds rate by 0.75 percentage points Wednesday in an especially aggressive attempt to lessen inflation's persistent sting. Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 15 June 2022 Ouch, the start of the San Francisco Giants’ homestand came with a sting. Susan Slusser, San Francisco Chronicle, 31 Aug. 2022 While no killings have been publicly linked to the gang, Willis said Drug Rich is responsible for a sting of kidnappings, armed robberies, shootings and other violent crimes. Jozsef Papp, ajc, 29 Aug. 2022 Watch this stunning video of a scientist who can cause a bee swarm on his body and not suffer a single sting. Alexandra Meeks, CNN, 15 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Verb Middle English, from Old English stingan; akin to Old Norse stinga to sting and probably to Greek stachys spike of grain, stochos target, aim First Known Use Verb before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1 Noun before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing sting sting for sting for Kids Definition sting 1 of 2 verb ˈstiŋ stung ˈstəŋ ; stinging 1 : to prick painfully usually with a sharp or poisonous stinger A bee stung my hand. 2 : to suffer or affect with sharp quick burning pain Hail stung their faces. 3 : to hurt emotionally She was stung by the harsh criticism. sting 2 of 2 noun 1 : an act of pricking painfully usually with a sharp or poisonous stinger a bee's sting 2 : a wound or burning pain caused by the pricking of the skin with a stinger the sting of a bitter wind 3 : emotional pain the sting of criticism 4 : stinger Medical Definition sting 1 of 2 verb ˈstiŋ stung ˈstəŋ ; stinging ˈstiŋ-iŋ transitive verb : to prick painfully: as a : to pierce or wound with a poisonous or irritating process b : to affect with sharp quick pain intransitive verb : to feel or cause a keen burning pain or smart the injection stung sting 2 of 2 noun 1 a : the act of stinging specifically : the thrust of a stinger into the flesh b : a wound or pain caused by or as if by stinging 2 : stinger sense 1 Legal Definition sting noun : an elaborate confidence game specifically : such a game worked by undercover police in order to catch criminals stinging 1 of 2 adjective as in biting causing intense discomfort to one's skin these cold, stinging winds are not just a discomfort—they can be dangerous to exposed flesh Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance biting bitter sharp penetrating piercing smarting cutting brisk keen raw shrewd tingling invigorating caustic prickly corrosive snappy needlelike nippy Antonyms & Near Antonyms mild gentle soothing balmy stinging 2 of 2 verb present participle of sting 1 as in gouging to charge (someone) too much for goods or services a nightclub that's been stinging patrons for years Synonyms & Similar Words gouging soaking overcharging cheating clipping sticking surcharging defrauding fleecing skinning mischarging Antonyms & Near Antonyms undercharging 2 as in plucking to rob by the use of trickery or threats swindlers who sting unwary tourists by posing as officials demanding money Synonyms & Similar Words plucking squeezing beating cheating sticking bleeding hustling doing screwing reaming deceiving gaffing mulcting wrenching hosing rooking fiddling fleecing victimizing swindling shaking down cozening chiseling defrauding tricking shortchanging betraying skinning exploiting stiffing suckering shorting skunking ripping off diddling bilking nobbling conning gouging flimflamming chousing doing in chiselling thimblerigging clipping fooling nicking soaking wringing euchring taking for a ride taking to the cleaners extorting selling a bill of goods to overcharging milking wresting gulling bitching duping bamboozling double-crossing roping (in) fast-talking
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