Synonyms for

Stung

Verb / stʌŋ / Another word for stung — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To feel or cause to feel a sharp pain or discomfort.

Synonyms & similar words

riled twinge annoyed miffed peeved bite nettled pissed prick pissedoff roiled burn steamed stick sting irritated hurt pain prick pierce jab zap tingle smart burn itch beat thrash whip hit slap punch kick bite stingray wasp

Synonyms by register

Formal

afflicted pained irritated aggravated

Informal

gotcha burned pricked bitten

Literary

pierced wounded smarted

Antonyms

soothed comforted healed eased relieved calmed

Common collocations

  • bee stung
  • wasp stung
  • jellyfish stung
  • stung by criticism
  • stung by betrayal
  • stung by a bee
  • stung by a wasp

Word family

noun sting
verb sting
adjective stinging

Usage note

The past tense and past participle of 'sting' is 'stung'. It can refer to the physical pain from an insect or animal, or metaphorically to emotional pain or disappointment.

Example sentences

  1. The mosquito stung me on my leg.
  2. I accidentally stung myself with the needle.
  3. The jellyfish can sting you if you touch them.
  4. The bee stung the flower to get nectar.
  5. The wasp stung my brother and he cried.

Quotes

  • The sting of a rebuke is the truth of it.
  • The keenest of all our senses is the sense of the harmful.
  • The sting of a reproach is the truth of it.

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