Definition of Stinging

1. Noun. A kind of pain; something as sudden and painful as being stung. "He felt the stinging of nettles"

Exact synonyms: Sting
Generic synonyms: Hurting, Pain
Derivative terms: Sting, Sting, Sting, Sting

2. Adjective. (of speech) harsh or hurtful in tone or character. "A stinging comment"
Exact synonyms: Cutting, Edged
Similar to: Unkind

Definition of Stinging

1. a. Piercing, or capable of piercing, with a sting; inflicting acute pain as if with a sting, goad, or pointed weapon; pungent; biting; as, stinging cold; a stinging rebuke.

Definition of Stinging

1. sting [v] - See also: sting

Lexicographical Neighbors of Stinging

stimulus generalization
stimy
stimying
sting
stingaree
stingaree-bush
stingarees
stinged
stinger
stingers
stingier
stingiest
stingily
stinginess
stinginesses
stinging (current term)
stingingly
stingings
stinging hair
stinging nettle
stingless
stingo
stingos
stingray
stingrays
stings
stingy
sting operation
stink
stinkard

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