c. 1200, present-participle adjective from sting (v.). Figurative use from late 14c.
he felt the stinging of nettles
a stinging comment
stimulation
stimuli
stimulus
sting
stinger
stinging
sting-ray
stingy
stink
stink eye
stink-bug
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