Definitions

1. noun

a sudden, sharp pain, often caused by an insect bite or a wound

“The bee’s sting left a painful mark on his hand.”

2. verb

to cause a sudden, sharp pain, especially by biting or stinging

“The bee will sting if threatened.”

3. verb

to attack or annoy someone with witty or cutting remarks

“She likes to sting her opponents with clever comebacks.”

4. verb

to have a strong and unpleasant effect on someone

“The news of the accident will sting the community.”

5. noun

the act of stinging

“The sting of the insect was unbearable.”

6. noun

the part of an insect’s body used for stinging

“The bee’s stinger was lodged in the ground.”