Sting Synonyms

stĭng
To cause to become sore or inflamed
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. burn
  2. inflame
  3. stick
  4. bite
  5. irritate
  6. prick
To feel or cause to feel a sensation of heat or discomfort
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. prick
  2. burn
  3. hurt
  4. bite
  5. pain
  6. smart
  7. tingle
  8. prickle
  9. impale
  10. itch
  11. nettle
  12. pierce
  13. poke
  14. tang
  15. wound
  16. twinge
To get money or something else from by deceitful trickery
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. bilk
  2. cheat
  3. cozen
  4. defraud
  5. gull
  6. mulct
  7. rook
  8. swindle
  9. victimize
  10. chisel
  11. flimflam
  12. take
  13. trim
  14. diddle
  15. do
  16. gyp
  17. stick
A stimulating or intoxicating effect
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. punch
  2. wallop
  3. kick

Words Related to Sting

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Sting Sentence Examples

  • I felt a sharp sting as the blade cut.

  • They do not sting, but crawl away from danger.

  • The scorpion, whose sting is sometimes fatal, is common.

  • It is important to note that allergic reactions to stings normally do not occur after the initial sting.

  • Fortunately the majority are of small size, and their bites are not followed by more severe effects than those from the sting of a hornet.

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