Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
stung
verb
/stʌŋ/
Definition
To have inflicted a sharp, often sudden pain, usually by a fanged or stinging creature.
Examples
- She stung him with her words, leaving him speechless.
- The bee stung me while I was picking flowers.
- He felt stung by the criticism of his work.
Meaning
The past tense of ‘sting,’ referring to the sensation caused by an insect bite or to being emotionally hurt.
Synonyms
- pricked
- hurt
- pierced
