STING Synonyms

There are 19 synonyms of the word sting. (exact relations)
There are 21 hypernyms of the word sting. (close relations)

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	bite				verbv
	noun • a wound resulting from biting by an animal or a person • a small amount of solid food; a mouthful • a painful wound caused by the thrust of an insect's stinger into skin • a light informal meal • (angling) an instance of a fish taking the bait • wit having a sharp and caustic quality • a strong odor or taste property • the act of gripping or chewing off with the teeth and jaws • a portion removed from the whole verb • to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws • cause a sharp or stinging pain or discomfort • penetrate or cut, as with a knife • deliver a sting to
	bunco				verb, nounv, n
	noun • a swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless property verb • deprive of by deceit
	bunko				nounn
	noun • a swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless property
	burn				verb, nounv, n
	noun • pain that feels hot as if it were on fire • an injury caused by exposure to heat or chemicals or radiation • a place or area that has been burned (especially on a person's body) • damage inflicted by fire verb • destroy by fire • shine intensely, as if with heat • undergo combustion • cause a sharp or stinging pain or discomfort • cause to burn or combust • feel strong emotion, especially anger or passion • cause to undergo combustion • execute by tying to a stake and setting alight • spend (significant amounts of money) • feel hot or painful • burn, sear, or freeze (tissue) using a hot iron or electric current or a caustic agent • get a sunburn by overexposure to the sun • create by duplicating data • use up (energy) • damage by burning with heat, fire, or radiation
	con				verb, nounv, n
	noun • an argument opposed to a proposal • a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison • a swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless property adverb • in opposition to a proposition, opinion, etc. verb • deprive of by deceit • commit to memory; learn by heart
	flimflam				nounn
	noun • a swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless property
	hustle				verb, nounv, n
	noun • a swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless property • a rapid active commotion verb • cause to move furtively and hurriedly • move or cause to move energetically or busily • sell something to or obtain something from by energetic and especially underhanded activity • get by trying hard • pressure or urge someone into an action
	pang				nounn
	noun • a sudden sharp feeling • a mental pain or distress • a sharp spasm of pain
	stick				verb, nounv, n
	noun • an implement consisting of a length of wood • a small thin branch of a tree • a lever used by a pilot to control the ailerons and elevators of an airplane • a rectangular quarter pound block of butter or margarine • informal terms for the leg • a long implement (usually made of wood) that is shaped so that hockey or polo players can hit a puck or ball • a long thin implement resembling a length of wood • marijuana leaves rolled into a cigarette for smoking • threat of a penalty verb • put, fix, force, or implant • stay put (in a certain place) • stick to firmly • be or become fixed • endure • be a devoted follower or supporter • be loyal to • cover and decorate with objects that pierce the surface • fasten with an adhesive material like glue • fasten with or as with pins or nails • fasten into place by fixing an end or point into something • pierce with a thrust using a pointed instrument • pierce or penetrate or puncture with something pointed • come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation • saddle with something disagreeable or disadvantageous • be a mystery or bewildering to
	stinger				nounn
	noun • a portable low altitude surface-to-air missile system using infrared guidance and an impact fuse; fired from the shoulder • a cocktail made of made of creme de menthe and brandy • a remark capable of wounding mentally • a sharp organ of offense or defense (as of a wasp or stingray or scorpion) often connected with a poison gland • a sharp stinging blow
	stinging				adjectiveadj
	noun • a kind of pain; something as sudden and painful as being stung adjective satellite • (of speech) harsh or hurtful in tone or character
	twinge				nounn
	noun • a sudden sharp feeling • a sharp stab of pain verb • cause a stinging pain • feel a sudden sharp, local pain • squeeze tightly between the fingers
	bunco game				nounn
	noun • a swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless property
	bunko game				nounn
	noun • a swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless property
	con game				nounn
	noun • a swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless property
	confidence game				nounn
	noun • a swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless property
	confidence trick				nounn
	noun • a swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless property
	insect bite				nounn
	noun • a painful wound caused by the thrust of an insect's stinger into skin
	sting operation				nounn
	noun • a complicated confidence game planned and executed with great care (especially an operation implemented by undercover agents to apprehend criminals) • operation designed to catch a person committing a criminal act

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