unsting

/ˈʌnstɪŋ/

Definitions

1. verb

to remove the stinger from something, especially a bee or wasp

“She carefully unstinged the bee to rescue it from her child.”

2. noun

the act of removing the stinger from something

“The process of unsting a bee requires great care and caution.”

Synonyms

  • de-sting
  • extract stinger

Antonyms

  • implanting stinger
  • resting