stinging
verbHow many syllables in stinging?
There are 2 syllables in the word stinging.Divide stinging into syllables:
sting · ing
How to pronounce stinging:
Definition of stinging:
- stinging (verb):
- to prick painfully such as
- (of certain animals and plants) to inflict a wound on (someone) by the injection of poison
Synonyms for stinging:
hurting
pain
sting
Antonyms for stinging:
agreeable
amiable
amicable
apathetic
appeasing
balmy
basic
benevolent
benign
benignant
blah
bland
blunt
calm
clean
cold
compassionate
complimentary
cool
cooling
dull
experienced
flavorless
flavourless
friendly
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