Definitions
There are 10 meanings of the word
Stings.
Stings - as a noun
A kind of pain; something as sudden and painful as being stung
Example: "The sting of death"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
stingingA painful wound caused by the thrust of an insect's stinger into skin
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
biteinsect biteHypernyms (Closely Related)
harmhurtinjurytraumaHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless property
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
buncobunco gamebunkobunko gameconcon gameconfidence gameconfidence trickflimflamhustleHypernyms (Closely Related)
cheatfraudrigswindleHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Operation designed to catch a person committing a criminal act
Example: "The police conducted a sting operation"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sting operationStings - as a verb
Cause a sharp or stinging pain or discomfort
Example: "The sun burned his face"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
biteburnHypernyms (Closely Related)
achehurtsmartHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Saddle with something disagreeable or disadvantageous
Example: "They stuck me with the dinner bill"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
stickCause a stinging pain
Example: "The needle pricked his skin"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
twingeHypernyms (Closely Related)
achehurtsufferHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Cause an emotional pain, as if by stinging
Example: "His remark stung her"
Example Sentences
"The bee stings hurt really bad."
"The jellyfish stings can be extremely painful."
"The mosquito stings left itchy welts on my arm."
"The nettle plant stings if you touch it."
"The wasp stings repeatedly when it feels threatened."
Word Game Points
Is STINGS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, stings is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
STINGS has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.
Is STINGS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, stings is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSTINGS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.
Is STINGS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, stings is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSTINGS has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.
