stinging

Letters that make stinging

s, g, n, t, i are letters that make 'stinging'

Words within stinging

ti, ting, ng, Gi, GI, in, gin, sting, tin, IN, In, Ti are words within 'stinging'


2 possible definitions for 'stinging'

Stinging as "a kind of pain, something as sudden and painful as being stung"

Under this definition, stinging is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

sting has the same meaning as stinging

stinging as a type

'stinging' can be a type of pain, hurting.

Derivatives of stinging

sting, burn, bite, prick, twinge are derivatives of 'stinging'.

Example of stinging used within this context

"the sting of death", "he felt the stinging of nettles"


Stinging as "(of speech) harsh or hurtful in tone or character"

Under this definition, stinging is an adjective and has the following properties:

Synonyms

cutting, edged have the same meaning as 'stinging'

Similar to stinging

unkind is similar to stinging.

Example of stinging used within this context

"cutting remarks", "edged satire", "a stinging comment"



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