(of the air or wind) Extremely cold
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Vigorously incisive or critical
“News of the hedge fund would emerge, leading to stinging criticism at an inopportune time for the cofounders.”
Causing physical discomfort or pain
“Ciarán fell into traps, just managing to escape with another stinging cut to his shoulder and a second to his thigh.”
(of the air or wind) Extremely cold
“The snow surged into the kitchen, bringing with it the stinging cold.”
Resembling a knife or its effects
Characterized by extreme force, degree, or strength
A continuous or prolonged dull pain in a part of one's body
A slight prickling or stinging sensation
Present participle for to wound or pierce with a sting
“She would use the nettle to discreetly sting herself when arthritis stiffened her fingers.”
Present participle for to feel or cause to feel a sharp tingling or burning pain or sensation
“Her open wounds seemed to sting with every move, and even if the lightest fabric touched her bruises, she was forced to yelp in pain.”
Present participle for to cause (emotional) hurt or distress to
“Her words were meant to sting and hurt, to make him feel equally as bad as he had made her now feel.”
Present participle for to provoke someone to do (something) by causing annoyance or offense
“Socrates' preferred analogy for his own role in the city was that of a gadfly, who lit upon his fellow citizens and sought to sting them into a healthy state of intellectual wakefulness.”
Present participle for to incite anger or indignation in
“Their insults did not fail to sting his pride and rouse him to revenge.”
Present participle for to overcharge (someone) for something
“To make matters worse, hedge funds sting their customers with high fees.”
Present participle for to cheat, deceive or defraud someone for personal gain
“His ingenuity was amazing, as he worked with a few native con men using an allegedly hot diamond broach to sting his victims.”
Present participle for to stir up feelings or emotions, typically that translate into action
Present participle for to experience, or cause to experience, a slight prickling or stinging sensation
Present participle for to cause a tingling sensation in
Present participle for to issue, establish or apply as a charge, fine or penalty
(of a state or process) Present participle for to encourage the development of, or increased activity in, something
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