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smarting

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of smarting

causing intense discomfort to one's 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

smarting

verb , present participle of smart

Synonyms and Antonyms of smarting

to feel or cause physical pain

the injection only smarted for a moment

Synonyms of smarting

aching, hurting, paining

Words Related to smarting

biting, bleeding, burning, chafing, cramping, festering, itching, nagging, pinching, pounding, racking, stinging, swelling, throbbing, tingling, twinging (or twingeing)

agonizing, anguishing, suffering

afflicting, harrowing, tormenting, torturing

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