stung
/stʌŋ/
Dictionary
verb
- 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."
- (of an insect) To bite.
- (sometimes figurative) To hurt, to be in pain.
"My hand stings after knocking on the door so long."
- To cause harm or pain to.
"I thought I could park in front of the hotel, but they stung me for five pounds!"
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