smarting Synonyms
smarting Meaning
Wordnet
smarting (n)
a kind of pain such as that caused by a wound or a burn or a sore
Webster
smarting (p. pr. & vb. n.)
of Smart
FAQs About the word smarting
a kind of pain such as that caused by a wound or a burn or a soreof Smart
bitter, keen,biting, sharp, stinging, brisk,penetrating, piercing, shrewd, raw
mild, gentle, mild, gentle,soothing, soothing, balmy,balmy
The stinging pain from the wasp sting left his arm smarting.
The acid splashed on my skin, causing it to smart and redden.
The harsh words pierced his heart, leaving it smarting with pain.
The wound on his leg was still smarting days after he had fallen.
