stung
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/stΚΕ/
English
Definitions
verb
- To hurt, usually by introducing poison or a sharp point, or both.βRight so came out an adder of a little heathbush, and it stung a knight in the foot.β
- (of an insect) To bite.
- (sometimes figurative) To hurt, to be in pain.βMy hand stings after knocking on the door so long.β
- To cause harm or pain to.βI thought I could park in front of the hotel, but they stung me for five pounds!β
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