Definition: a kind of pain; something as sudden and painful as being stung
Usage: the sting of death; he felt the stinging of nettles
Definition: a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
Usage: the patient developed severe pain and distension
Synonyms: stinging, cutting, edged
Definition: (of speech) harsh or hurtful in tone or character
Usage: cutting remarks; edged satire; a stinging comment
Similar words: unkind
Definition: lacking kindness
Usage: a thoughtless and unkind remark; the unkindest cut of all