Sting Definition
sting
noun
- a kind of pain; something as sudden and painful as being stung; "the sting of death"; "he felt the stinging of nettles"
- a mental pain or distress; "a pang of conscience"
- a painful wound caused by the thrust of an insect's stinger into skin
- a swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless property
verb
- cause a sharp or stinging pain or discomfort; "The sun burned his face"
- deliver a sting to; "A bee stung my arm yesterday"
- saddle with something disagreeable or disadvantageous; "They stuck me with the dinner bill"; "I was stung with a huge tax bill"
- cause a stinging pain; "The needle pricked his skin"
- cause an emotional pain, as if by stinging; "His remark stung her"
"Sting" in song lyrics
See how sting is used in real songs:
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"Birds and bees, birds sing as the bees sting"
The 7A3 — That's How We're Livin' -
"And rise from the streets like Sting"
9th Prince — Raised Cain -
"Came straight out so hard and you knew it would sting"
A.G. — Love
Words that rhyme with sting
Usage tips for "sting"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "sting" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for sting to find words that pair well.