STINGING

8 letters 10 Scrabble points /ˈstɪŋɪŋ/

Definition of STINGING

verb

  1. To hurt, usually by introducing poison or a sharp point, or both.

    "Right so came out an adder of a little heathbush, and it stung a knight in the foot."

  2. (of an insect) To bite.

  3. (sometimes figurative) To hurt, to be in pain.

    "My hand stings after knocking on the door so long."

noun

  1. The act by which someone receives a sting.

    "stingings of remorse"

adjective

  1. Having the capacity to sting.

    "stinging nettles"

  2. Precise and hurtful

Source: Wiktionary

Word Details

Letters S T I N G I N G
Length 8 letters
Scrabble Score 10 points

Words Containing "STINGING"

OUTSTINGING RESTINGING STINGINGLY STINGINGNESS UNSTINGING UNSTINGINGLY

Words Starting with "STINGING"

STINGINGLY STINGINGNESS

Words Ending with "STINGING"

OUTSTINGING RESTINGING UNSTINGING