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stinging - What does it mean?

Definition of 'stinging'

English

Adjective

(en-adj)
  • Having the capacity to sting.
  • stinging nettles

    Verb

    (head)
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    Noun

    (en-noun)
  • The act by which someone receives a sting.
  • the stingings of scorpions
    stingings of remorse