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Sting
stɪŋ
Sting definitions
verb
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stings
- wound or pierce with a sting
"he was stung by a jellyfish"
- feel or cause to feel a sharp tingling or burning pain or sensation
"her eyes stung as if she might cry again"
- (typically of something said) hurt or upset (someone)
"stung by her mockery, Frank hung his head"
- provoke someone to do (something) by causing annoyance or offence
"he was stung into action by an article in the paper"
- swindle or exorbitantly overcharge (someone)
"I had to buy some boxer shorts at the last minute and got stung for £42.50!"