stung in a sentence
a., v.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8
Definition
STUNG: the past tense of sting, meaning to pierce or wound with a sharp or pointed organ or to hurt or provoke through sharp criticism or wit.
Sample Sentences
- The bee stung her just as she reached for the flower.
- He stung his opponent with a clever remark during the debate.
- After stepping on a thorn, he realized he had been stung by nature's hidden dangers.
- The jellyfish stung the swimmer, leaving a painful reminder of the ocean's beauty.
- She felt stung by his harsh words, which seemed to cut deeper than intended.