stinging

UK:^*^*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈstɪŋɪŋ/

From the verb sting: (⇒ conjugate)
stinging is: ⓘClick the infinitive to see all available inflections: v pres p

sting
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Sense: Verb: prick

Synonyms:

prick Collocations, stab Collocations, jab, prickle, pierce

Sense: Verb: hurt

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Sense: Verb: wound emotionally

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Sense: Verb: overcharge - informal

Synonyms:

overcharge, short-change, fleece Collocations (informal), gouge (slang), chisel Collocations (slang), rip off (informal), stiff Collocations, squeeze Collocations (informal), short Collocations, skin Collocations, stick Collocations (informal), swindle Collocations, take sb to the cleaners (slang), bleed Collocations, bilk, cheat Collocations, take sb for a ride (slang), con Collocations, flimflam (informal), hose Collocations (slang), hustle Collocations, defraud

Sense: Noun: pain

Synonyms:

pain Collocations, soreness, pang, ache Collocations, aching Collocations, twinge, stitch Collocations, smart Collocations, smarting, shoot Collocations, stinging

Sense: Noun: sharpness, acidity

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sharpness, edge Collocations, bite Collocations, severity Collocations, acidity, asperity, bitterness

Sense: Noun: heartache

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heartache, pain Collocations, hurt Collocations, agony, torment, distress Collocations, misery Collocations, sadness Collocations, heartbreak, anguish Collocations

Sense: Noun: scam - slang

Synonyms:

con Collocations (informal), swindle Collocations, scam Collocations, hustle Collocations, flimflam (informal), con trick (informal), fraud Collocations

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