I . sting [stɪŋ] SOST
6. sting ingl am colloq (police operation):
II . sting <stung, stung> [stɪŋ] VB vb intr
III . sting <stung, stung> [stɪŋ] VB vb trans
1. sting (wound):
2. sting (cause pain):
3. sting (upset):
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he was stung by her criticisms
4. sting ingl brit, ingl Aus (goad):
5. sting (swindle):
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to sting sb (overcharge)