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stinging

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of stinging

causing intense discomfort to oneʼs skin

  • these cold, stinging winds are not just a discomfort—they can be dangerous to exposed flesh
Synonyms of stinging

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

brisk, invigorating, nippy, snappy

needlelike, prickly, tingling

caustic, corrosive
Near Antonyms of stinging

balmy, gentle, mild, soothing

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