Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pungir
verb
/puŋˈjɪr/
Definition
To sting or to prick, especially causing a sharp pain or discomfort.
Examples
- The bee will pungir if threatened.
- He felt a pungir when the needle penetrated his skin.
Meaning
The term ‘pungir’ refers to the act of producing a sharp, often sudden pain, typically associated with the sensation caused by a sting or bite.
Synonyms
- sting
- prick
- pierce