stung
[stʌŋ]
A sting is a sharp pain or feeling when someone or something hurts you. You might get a sting from a bee's bite.
When you see a movie title like "Sting," it usually refers to a group of people who perform clever tricks and sneaky actions, often for money. This kind of sting can be related to crime or espionage. The word is also used in sports - especially boxing and wrestling - where one person tries to strike another with great force.
Definitions
verb
To hurt, usually by introducing poison or a sharp point, or both.
Example: Right so came out an adder of a little heathbush, and it stung a knight in the foot.
Real examples of "stung" in context
