Smarting and Stung

Smarting

Smarting adjective - Causing intense discomfort to one's skin.

Stung and smarting are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Stung" instead an adjective "Smarting".

Nearby Words: smartness, smarted

Stung

Stung adjective - Aroused to impatience or anger.
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Smarting and stung are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Smarting" instead an adjective "Stung".
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