ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -: to prick painfully: such as. : to pierce or wound with a poisonous or irritating process. : to affect with sharp quick pain or smart.

Detailed explanation-2: -sting noun (HURT) a sudden burning pain in your eyes, on your skin, etc., or the ability to cause such pain: She had several bee stings. the sting of salt in a wound.

Detailed explanation-3: -slang. to cheat or take advantage of, esp. to overcharge; soak.

Detailed explanation-4: -verb (used with object), stung [stuhng] or (Obsolete) stang [stang]; stung; sting·ing. to prick or wound with a sharp-pointed, often venom-bearing organ.