stinging

Meanings

• noun

  The sensation caused by the contact of a harmful agent with living tissue, typically resulting in pain and inflammation.

  - "The jellyfish delivered a powerful stinging sensation."
  - "The bee's stinging resulted in a painful welt."
  - "The nettle leaf gave me a stinging rash."

• verb

  To cause pain or discomfort with a sharp or pointed object.

  - "The bully stung his victim with a needle."
  - "The wasp stung the intruder who entered its nest."
  - "The beekeeper's finger was stung by a bee."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with stinging
thing , king , ring , sing , bring

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Variants

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sting , stinging , stingingly , stings , stung , stinging nettle , stinging nettles , sting for , stinging for , stings for , stung for

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Etymology

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From Old English 'stingan' meaning 'to prick, pierce, or sting'.

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Trivia

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1. The box jellyfish has the most potent venom of any animal.

2. The stingray's barb can cause a painful and sometimes fatal injury.

3. Some people are allergic to bee stings and can go into anaphylactic shock.

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Related Concepts

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1. Venom: A toxic substance secreted by an animal for use as a weapon to immobilize, kill, or paralyze its prey.

2. Allergic reaction: An immune response to a substance, often resulting in symptoms such as itching, swelling, and difficulty breathing.

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Culture

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In literature, 'stinging' has been used to describe painful experiences or harsh words. For example, in Shakespeare's 'Othello', Iago's stinging words lead to Othello's tragic downfall.

How to Memorize "stinging"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a jellyfish releasing its stinging tentacles.
   - Imagine a bee stinging someone.
   - Think of a nettle leaf causing a stinging rash.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'stinging' with pain and discomfort.
   - Link the word 'stinging' with the sensation of a bee sting.
   - Connect the word 'stinging' with the sharp sensation of a nettle leaf.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'stinging' by associating it with the pain caused by a bee sting.
   - Use the acronym 'Sally The Nettle Gives Itching' to remember the word 'stinging'.

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