stinging

/ˈstɪŋɪŋ/
/ˈstɪŋɪŋ/
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Other forms: stingingly; stingings

Definitions of stinging
  1. adjective
    (of speech) harsh or hurtful in tone or character
    “a stinging comment”
    synonyms: cutting, edged
    unkind
    lacking kindness
  2. noun
    a kind of pain; something as sudden and painful as being stung
    “he felt the stinging of nettles”
    synonyms: sting
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    type of:
    hurting, pain
    a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
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