Synonyms of smarting

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adjective

as in biting

causing intense discomfort to one's skin

we had to press on, despite the smarting sleet that was blowing in our faces

Synonyms & Similar Words

• biting
• bitter
• sharp
• stinging
• keen
• penetrating
• brisk
• shrewd
• piercing
• cutting
• raw
• caustic
• tingling
• corrosive
• snappy
• invigorating
• prickly
• nippy
• needlelike

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• mild
• gentle
• soothing
• balmy

smarting

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noun

as in ache

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ache
• soreness
• pang
• twinge
• hardship
• throe
• danger
• jeopardy
• difficulty
• sorrow
• stitch
• sadness
• asperity
• emergency
• trouble
• unhappiness
• rigor
• heartache
• heartbreak
• pinch
• discomfort
• hurt
• crucible
• joylessness
• anguish
• misery
• cross
• agony
• excruciation
• distress
• pain
• woe
• torment
• tribulation
• torture
• rack
• trial
• travail
• strait(s)
• affliction

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• consolation
• relief
• solace
• comfort
• ease
• alleviation
• security
• peace
• assuagement
• well-being

smarting

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verb

present participle of smart

as in aching

to feel or cause physical pain

the injection only smarted for a moment

Synonyms & Similar Words

• aching
• hurting
• throbbing
• tingling
• swelling
• stinging
• paining
• itching
• bleeding
• biting
• cramping
• festering
• nagging
• burning
• racking
• chafing
• suffering
• twinging
• pinching
• pounding
• tormenting
• agonizing
• afflicting
• twingeing
• harrowing
• torturing
• anguishing