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Meaning of sting
The primary meaning of the word "sting" is to cause a sharp, sudden pain, typically by means of a venomous barb or spiny structure.
Etymology of sting
The word "sting" comes from Old English "stingan", which is also the source of the Modern English word "sting".
The word is related to other Germanic words, such as Old Norse "stinga" and Old High German "stingan".
The word has been used in English since the 9th century, initially to describe the pain caused by an insect's bite, and later to describe the sharp, pointed part of an insect or other animal.
Synonyms
Definitions
- A sharp, sudden pain, typically caused by an insect or other small animal.
- * A sharp, pointed part, especially one that is used for defense or attack.
- * To cause a sharp, sudden pain, typically by means of a venomous barb or spiny structure.
Usage Examples
- The bee's sting was painful, but it was not serious.
- * The scorpion's tail has a venomous sting that can be deadly.
- * The remark had a sting that made her feel embarrassed.