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Sting Definition & Meaning

1. To cause a sharp, sudden pain or discomfort, often from a small object or insect.

Example: The bee's sting left a red mark on my arm.

2. To feel a sharp emotional pain, such as from rejection or criticism.

Example: Her words stung me deeply and i couldn't shake off the feeling.

3. To cheat or swindle someone out of money or possessions.

Example: The con artist stung the elderly woman out of her life savings.

4. To take action against someone as a form of revenge or punishment.

Example: The government stung the corporation with a hefty fine for violating environmental regulations.

5. To play a musical instrument with quick, sharp movements of the fingers.

Example: The guitarist's fingers flew over the strings, producing a sharp sting of notes.

Examples of the word sting used in sentences.

  • Be careful not to step on the stingray, its sting is dangerous.
  • The jellyfish sting made me scream in pain.
  • I got a sting from touching the hot stove.
  • The mosquito sting left an itchy bump on my skin.
  • The bee sting hurts a lot.
  • The criticism from her boss was like a sting to her ego.
  • The scorpion's sting can be deadly to some people.
  • He felt a sharp sting on his hand after touching a cactus.
  • The bee sting really hurts.
  • The jellyfish sting left a painful mark on her leg.
  • The political scandal caused a public sting of embarrassment for the government.
  • Despite the initial sting of criticism, I knew it was for my own good.
  • Even though the medicine may sting a bit, it's necessary to treat the infection.
  • The athlete had to withdraw from the competition due to a severe ankle sting.
  • The bee sting left a painful mark on my arm.
  • The bee sting on my arm was painful but fortunately it wasn't serious.
  • I accidentally stepped on a stingray and felt an intense sting on the sole of my foot.
  • Due to the financial crisis, many families are feeling the sting of unemployment and struggling to make ends meet.
  • The politician's remarks about the opposition party caused a sting among their supporters.
  • The insult from his friend left a sting in his heart that he couldn't shake off.
  • For many patients, the initial sting of the needle is the hardest part of getting a flu shot.
  • I was stung by the harsh criticism of my work, but ultimately used it as motivation to improve my skills.
  • The sting of betrayal is something that can never be fully erased from one's memory.
  • Despite prolonged efforts to alleviate the pain, the bee's sting continued to throb for hours afterwards.
  • The sudden sting of regret hit her as she realized she should have been more honest with him from the start.
  • Her biting criticisms always had a sting to them, leaving me feeling demoralized and defeated.
  • The sting of betrayal was overwhelming as I found out my closest friend had been lying to me for months.
  • The bitter sting of regret hit me hard as I realized that I had missed out on a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
  • The sharp sting of the needle made me wince as I received my vaccine injection.
  • Despite being warned, I couldn't help but let out a cry of agony when I felt the sting of the scorpion on my foot.
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