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   Sting

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   noun

   • 1. a small sharp-pointed organ at the end of the abdomen of bees, wasps, ants, and scorpions, capable of inflicting a painful or dangerous wound by injecting poison.
   • ▪ any of a number of minute hairs or other organs of plants, jellyfishes, etc., which inject a poisonous or irritating fluid when touched: "a nettle-like plant with no sting"
   • ▪ a wound from the sting of an insect or plant: "a wasp or bee sting" Similar prickwoundinjurybitenippuncture
   • ▪ a sharp tingling or burning pain or sensation: "I felt the sting of the cold, bitter air" Similar smartingsmartstingingtinglingtingleprickingpainsorenesshurtirritation
   • ▪ a hurtful quality or effect: "she smiled to take the sting out of her words" Similar heartacheheartbreakagonytorturetormenthurtpainanguishdistressdesolationmiserysharpnessseveritybiteedgepointednessasperitypungencymordancyacerbityaciditytartnesssarcasmacrimonymalicespitevenomrare:causticitymordacity
   • 2. a carefully planned operation, typically one involving deception: informal "five blackmailers were jailed last week after they were snared in a police sting" Similar swindlefraudpiece of deceptiontrickerycheatbit of sharp practiceinformal:rip-offconcon trickdiddlefiddlebunco

   verb

   • 1. wound or pierce with a sting: "he was stung by a jellyfish" Similar prickwoundinjurehurtbitenippenetratepoisonrare:urticate
   • ▪ feel or cause to feel a sharp tingling or burning pain or sensation: "the brandy stung his throat" Similar smarttingleburnbe painfulhurtbe irritatedbe soreache
   • ▪ (typically of something said) hurt or upset (someone): "stung by her mockery, Frank hung his head" Similar upsetwounddistressmake miserablecut to the quickseargrievehurtpaintormentmortify
   • ▪ provoke someone to do (something) by causing annoyance or offense: "he was stung into action by an article in the paper" Similar provokegoadincitespurprickprodrousestir updrivemovemotivategalvanizestimulateOpposite deter
   • 2. swindle or exorbitantly overcharge (someone): informal "an elaborate fraud that stung a bank for thousands" Similar swindledefraudcheatfleecegullinformal:rip offscrewdorookdiddletake for a rideskinclipchiselgougebuncoinformal, dated:rush

   Word Origin Old Englishsting (noun), stingan (verb), of Germanic origin.

   Derivatives

   • 1. stingless adjective

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2. www.britannica.com › biography › Sting-British-musicianSting | Biography, Songs, Accomplishments, & Facts | Britannica

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   May 10, 2024 · Sting, British singer and songwriter known both for being the front man of the band the Police and for his successful solo career that followed. His musical style was distinguished by its intermingling of pop, jazz, world music, and other genres. Learn more about Sting’s life, music, and career.

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   Why is sting called Sting?

   • While in school he performed in local clubs, mostly with jazz bands such as Phoenix Jazzmen and Last Exit. He received the nickname “Sting” from one of his Phoenix Jazzmen bandmates because of the black-and-yellow striped sweater he often wore while performing.

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   What does Sting do?

   • They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. Sting (born October 2, 1951, Wallsend, Northumberland, England) is a British singer and songwriter known both for being the front man of the band the Police and for his successful solo career that followed.

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   What are some interesting facts about Sting?

   • But beyond his musical contributions, there are many intriguing facts about Sting that may surprise even his most dedicated fans. From his early life in Newcastle, England, to his successful solo career and philanthropic endeavors, Sting’s journey is filled with fascinating anecdotes and accomplishments.

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4. www.merriam-webster.com › sentences › stingExamples of 'Sting' in a Sentence | Merriam-Webster

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   May 3, 2024 · noun. How to Use sting in a Sentence. sting. 1 of 2 verb. Definition of sting. Synonyms for sting. The cold rain stung my eyes. The smoke made our eyes sting. I got stung by a bee. The bees will sting if you bother them. The iodine will sting for a few minutes. The jellyfish stung the swimmer. She was stung by their harsh criticism.

5. www.britannica.com › topic › The-StingThe Sting | Plot, Cast, Awards, & Facts | Britannica

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   May 13, 2024 · The Sting, American caper movie, released in 1973, that was one of the most popular films of the 1970s and the second on-screen pairing of Paul Newman and Robert Redford. It won seven Academy Awards, including that for best picture. (Read Martin Scorsese’s Britannica essay on film preservation.)

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   3 days ago · Polydor. Formerly of. The Police. Website. sting .com. Musical artist. Signature. Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner CBE (born 2 October 1951), known as Sting, is an English musician, activist and actor. He was the frontman, songwriter and bassist for new wave band the Police from 1977 until their breakup in 1986.

7. facts.net › history › people20 Facts About Sting - Facts.net

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   May 16, 2024 · Sting is a British musician and actor. Known for his distinctive voice and eclectic musical style, Sting has achieved worldwide success as both a solo artist and as the lead vocalist of the band The Police. His real name is Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner.

8. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › stungStung Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   1 day ago · The meaning of STUNG is past tense and past participle of sting.

9. singersroom.com › w47 › best-sting-songs-of-all-time10 Best Sting Songs of All Time - Singersroom.com

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   May 5, 2024 · 1. Shadows in the Rain. 2. Englishman in New York. 3. Fragile. 4. All This Time. 5. I Was Brought To My Senses. 6. It’s Probably Me. 7. If You Love Somebody, Set Them Free. 8. If I Ever Lose My...