verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   simple past and past participle of sting form-of, participle, past

Adjective

1. 1
   aroused to impatience or anger wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

anguishedannoyedcutgrievedhurtinjured

Example

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"It is better to be stung by a nettle than pricked by a rose."

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