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smarting

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of smarting

causing intense discomfort to oneʼs skin

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

biting, bitter, cutting, keen, penetrating, piercing, raw, sharp, shrewd, stinging
Words Related to smarting

brisk, invigorating, nippy, snappy

needlelike, prickly, tingling

caustic, corrosive
Near Antonyms of smarting

balmy, gentle, mild, soothing

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