Smarting and Tingling

Smarting

Smarting adjective - Causing intense discomfort to one's skin.
Usage example: we had to press on, despite the smarting sleet that was blowing in our faces

Tingling and smarting are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Tingling" instead the word "Smarting" as an adjective or a noun.

Nearby Words: smartness, smarted

Tingling

Tingling adjective - Exciting by touching lightly so as to cause laughter or twitching movements.
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Smarting and tingling are semantically related. You can use "Smarting" instead the word "Tingling" as an adjective or a noun.

Nearby Words: tingle, tingled
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