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Smarting Definition & Meaning

smarting
noun
  1. a kind of pain such as that caused by a wound or a burn or a sore

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What does smarting mean?
a kind of pain such as that caused by a wound or a burn or a sore
What part of speech is smarting?
Smarting is a noun.

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