stinging

• Describe algo que causa un dolor agudo y punzante, como una picadura, o que es mordaz y hiriente, como un comentario crítico o sarcástico.

Describes something that causes a sharp, smarting pain or a biting, critical remark.

1. Harsh or hurtful in toneB2formal

   Describing speech or criticism that is sharp, cutting, and causes emotional pain.

   mordaz

   • She made a stinging remark about his lack of effort.
   • The critic's review was full of stinging comments.
   • His stinging words left her feeling deeply hurt.

   Sinónimosacerbicbittercausticcuttingmordantscathingsharptrenchantvitriolic

   Antónimosbenevolentgentlekindmildpleasantsoothing

• Sustantivo que designa una sensación o experiencia aguda, repentina y a menudo dolorosa, semejante a la de una picadura de insecto o una quemadura de planta.

A noun referring to a sharp, sudden, and often painful sensation or experience, similar to the feeling of being stung by an insect or plant.

1. Sharp, sudden painB2formal

   A kind of pain that is sudden and sharp, similar to being stung by an insect or nettle.

   Dolor punzante

   • He felt a stinging in his hand after touching the nettle.
   • The stinging from the bee sting lasted for several minutes.
   • She winced at the stinging sensation on her arm.

   Sinónimosbitepangpricksmartstingtwinge

2. Emotional hurtB2informal

   A sharp, painful feeling caused by an insult, criticism, or betrayal.

   Escozor emocional

   • The stinging of her harsh words stayed with him for days.
   • He felt a stinging of regret after the argument.
   • The stinging from the rejection was hard to ignore.

   Sinónimosacheburnhurtpangsmartstingtwingewound

   Antónimoscomfortconsolationsolace

• Producir una sensación aguda y dolorosa, como la causada por el aguijón de un insecto; herir o afectar profundamente en el plano emocional por medio de palabras o acciones.

To pierce or wound with a sharp-pointed organ or part, typically injecting venom, or to cause a sudden, sharp physical or emotional pain.

verbo irregular

1. Pierce with venomB1informalscientific

   To wound or pierce the skin with a sharp-pointed organ of an insect or plant, often accompanied by the injection of an irritating substance.

   Picar con aguijón

   • Be careful near those bushes, as a wasp might you if disturbed.
   • The child cried out when a large jellyfish his leg in the shallow water.
   • Nettles can your skin quite badly if you walk through them in shorts.
   • I was three times while trying to remove the hive from the porch.
   • The venom from certain scorpions can even if it isn't fatal.

   Sinónimosbitepierceprickpuncturestab

2. Sharp physical sensationB2informalmedical

   To feel or cause a sharp, smarting, or burning physical sensation, often in the eyes or on the skin.

   Producir o sentir escozor/ardor

   • The cold wind my face as I stepped out into the blizzard.
   • The sweat from my forehead began to my eyes during the marathon.
   • This antiseptic might a little when I apply it to the open cut.
   • Smoke from the campfire was everyone's eyes, making them water.
   • His hands were from the harsh chemicals used in the laboratory.

   Sinónimosbiteburnhurtirritatenippainprickpricklesmarttingle

3. Cause emotional distressC1informal

   To cause someone to feel sudden mental pain, resentment, or deep emotional hurt through a remark or action.

   Herir emocionalmente

   • Her sarcastic comment about his failure really him for several days.
   • He felt by the betrayal of his closest friend after years of loyalty.
   • The harsh criticism from the director deeply the young actor's pride.
   • It still to think about how she was rejected for the scholarship.
   • His words with a bitterness that no one expected during the toast.

   Sinónimoscuthurtoffendpiercewound

   Antónimoscomfortconsolereassuresoothe

4. Cheat or overchargeC2slangbusiness

   To trick someone into paying too much money for something or to cheat them in a dishonest transaction.

   Estafar, cobrar de más

   • I think that mechanic me for over five hundred dollars for a simple oil change.
   • Don't let those street vendors you into buying fake designer watches.
   • The tourists were for a massive bill at the restaurant near the landmark.
   • He felt he'd been when he discovered the car needed thousands in repairs.
   • Investors were for millions in the latest cryptocurrency scam.

   Sinónimosbilkcheatcondefraudfleecegougeoverchargerip offrookscrewsoakswindle

   Antónimosdealfair