sting - Definition & Meaning | VisualLang Dictionary

sting

a painful infliction caused by a small sharp and pointed organ that some insects have and use to penetrate the prey and inject poisona painful infliction caused by a small sharp and pointed organ that some insects have and use to penetrate the prey and inject poison

A sting refers to the sharp, sudden pain and discomfort caused by the injection of venom or irritants into the skin by insects such as bees, wasps, or ants. It usually results in redness, swelling, and sometimes itching around the affected area. In some cases, stings can cause allergic reactions, leading to more severe symptoms like difficulty breathing or swelling of the face and throat, which require immediate medical attention. Treatment for a sting typically involves washing the area with soap and water, applying a cold compress to reduce swelling, and using over-the-counter antihistamines or creams to ease the itching and discomfort.A sting refers to the sharp, sudden pain and discomfort caused by the injection of venom or irritants into the skin by insects such as bees, wasps, or ants. It usually results in redness, swelling, and sometimes itching around the affected area. In some cases, stings can cause allergic reactions, leading to more severe symptoms like difficulty breathing or swelling of the face and throat, which require immediate medical attention. Treatment for a sting typically involves washing the area with soap and water, applying a cold compress to reduce swelling, and using over-the-counter antihistamines or creams to ease the itching and discomfort.

Examples

She felt a sting on her arm after the bee landed on it.
The sting from the wasp left a red mark on his skin.
He winced in pain from the sting caused by the hornet.

Synonyms

bite insect bite

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sting

Plural

stings

1

a painful infliction caused by a small sharp and pointed organ that some insects have and use to penetrate the prey and inject poison

A sting refers to the sharp, sudden pain and discomfort caused by the injection of venom or irritants into the skin by insects such as bees, wasps, or ants. It usually results in redness, swelling, and sometimes itching around the affected area. In some cases, stings can cause allergic reactions, leading to more severe symptoms like difficulty breathing or swelling of the face and throat, which require immediate medical attention. Treatment for a sting typically involves washing the area with soap and water, applying a cold compress to reduce swelling, and using over-the-counter antihistamines or creams to ease the itching and discomfort.

She felt a sting on her arm after the bee landed on it.
The sting from the wasp left a red mark on his skin.
He winced in pain from the sting caused by the hornet.
After the sting, his hand started swelling, so he took an antihistamine.
The sting was so painful that she had to apply a cold compress immediately.

Synonyms:

bite insect bite

2

a swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless property

Synonyms:

con con game flimflam hustle bunco game bunco bunko bunko game confidence game confidence trick

3

operation designed to catch a person committing a criminal act

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sting operation

4

a kind of pain; something as sudden and painful as being stung

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5

a mental pain or distress

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