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Definition sting in British English

sting verb

verb
/stɪŋ/
1

if an insect or an animal stings you, it hurts you by sticking a sharp part of its body into your skin

Example

He was stung by a wasp.

Example

Some types of spider can sting.

Synonyms and related words
alight beat be on the wing
1.1

if a plant stings you, it makes a mark on your skin and hurts you when you touch it

Synonyms and related words
bear bear fruit bloom
2

to have or cause a sudden pain or uncomfortable feeling

Example

My eyes were stinging with the salt in the water.

Example

The smoke stung her eyes.

Synonyms and related words
suffer hurt ache
3

to affect someone, often causing them to react in a particular way

Example

Stung by their recent defeat, the French are determined to win this time.

Synonyms and related words
affect provoke inspire
3.1

to make someone feel angry and upset

Example

She was stung by her father's criticism.

Synonyms and related words
annoy provoke anger upset wound disturb
4

if tears sting your eyes, you feel as if you are going to cry

Synonyms and related words
tears cry tearful
5

to make someone pay more than they should for something

Example

I was stung twenty quid for this CD.

Synonyms and related words
bargain beat down bottom out
6

to borrow money from someone when they do not really want to give it to you

Example

How much did he sting you for this time?

Synonyms and related words
borrow pawn check out
Definition sting in British English