1. past tense and past participle of sting; pierced or wounded with a sharp-pointed part (as of an insect)
2. caused sharp physical pain or a burning sensation
3. caused emotional pain or distress

Examples

• The bee stung me on my arm.
• Her eyes stung from the smoke.
• The cold wind stung his face.
• His harsh words stung her deeply.
• The antiseptic stung when applied to the cut.
• She was stung by his criticism.
• The jellyfish had stung several swimmers.