stung

/stʌŋ/

Definitions

1. verb

to wound or puncture with a sharp object, especially a sting from an insect

“She got stung by a bee while working in the garden.”

2. noun

the wound or mark made by a sting

“The red stung on her hand was painful to look at.”

3. adjective

giving or capable of giving a painful wound, especially from an insect’s sting

“The stung nettle was hard to walk through.”

4. adjective

relating to or characterized by a painful wound, especially from an insect’s sting

“The stung expression on his face showed his anger.”

Synonyms

  • pierced
  • stitched
  • wounded

Antonyms

  • uninjured
  • untouched