Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sting
verb / noun
/stɪŋ/
Definition
To pierce or wound with a sharp point or organ, especially a part of an insect that injects venom.
Examples
- The bee can sting if it feels threatened.
- He felt a sting in his arm after the insect bit him.
- The news of her departure was like a sting to him.
Meaning
The act of causing pain through a sharp puncture or the sensation of sharp, localized pain.
Synonyms
- prick
- bite
- puncture
- jab
