sting - Meaning in Kannada

sting - Meaning in Kannada

Sorry, exact match is not available in the bilingual dictionary.

12

Definitions and Meaning of sting in English

sting noun

1. operation designed to catch a person committing a criminal act

   Example

   • "the police conducted a sting operation"
2. a swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless property
3. a painful wound caused by the thrust of an insect's stinger into skin
4. a mental pain or distress

   Example

   • "a pang of conscience"
5. a kind of pain; something as sudden and painful as being stung

   Examples

   • "he felt the stinging of nettles"
   • "the sting of death"

sting verb

1. saddle with something disagreeable or disadvantageous

   Examples

   • "I was stung with a huge tax bill"
   • "They stuck me with the dinner bill"
2. deliver a sting to

   Example

   • "A bee stung my arm yesterday"
3. cause an emotional pain, as if by stinging

   Example

   • "His remark stung her"
4. cause a sharp or stinging pain or discomfort

   Example

   • "The sun burned his face"
5. cause a stinging pain

   Synonyms

   twinge

   Example

   • "The needle pricked his skin"

Vocabulary Quiz

Fruits

black currantavocadomangojujube

Take full quiz

SHABDKOSH Apps

Shabdkosh  Premium

Ad-free experience & much more

Learn More

Articles

French words used in English

Using French words while talking in English is not new. French has been a part of English language for a very long time now. Learn these and add them to your vocabulary.

Using plural forms to show respect in Hindi

The proper usage of honorific system of every language is important to understand the basics of the language. This article gives you a basic information about Hindi honorific system.

Important words and phrases in Marathi (For beginners)

Learning a new language can be difficult. But with constant practice and learning it can be easy. Starting to talk in the language you are trying to learn needs a lot of courage and support. Learn…

Ways to improve your spoken English skills

Improving spoken languages might seem as a challenge. But, with proper guidance and tips, it is not…

Continue reading »

French words used in English

Using French words while talking in English is not new. French has been a part of English language…

Continue reading »

Reasons to learn an Indian language

There are so many Indian languages and trying to learn them looks like a huge task. Read the blog to…

Continue reading »

Read more articles »