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sting

verb

/stɪŋ/

Meaning

to pierce with a sharp point; to cause sharp pain

The bee stung him on his arm while he was gardening.

pierce, prick, bite, hurt

soothe, heal, comfort, relieve

bee sting, wasp sting, sting painfully, sting sharply, nettle sting

To catch fire or cause to catch fire; to start or arouse.

to remain in the same place; to continue being

to confess to be true; to allow entrance; to accept as valid

To catch or trick someone into a difficult situation.

To reproduce a message in a confused, distorted, or unclear way.

to make a loud, high-pitched and unpleasant sound