Synonyms for Stinging (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (a kind of pain; something as sudden and painful as being stung):
sting
WordNet sense 2 (causing or experiencing a painful shivering feeling as from many tiny pricks):
tingling, prickling
WordNet sense 3 (causing physical or psychological pain):
painful
WordNet sense 4 ((of speech) harsh or hurtful in tone or character):
cutting, edged
WordNet sense 5 (lacking kindness):
unkind
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