Verb (used without object) : She smarted under their criticism. From Dictionary.com.
Adjective : a smart student. ,a smart businessman. ,the smart crowd. ,smart remarks. ,to walk with smart steps. ,a smart pain. ,a smart phone; a smart copier. From Dictionary.com.
Noun : He never had the smarts to use his opportunities. From Dictionary.com.
Patty demanded, still smarting from the recent insult. From Wordnik.com. [Just Patty] Reference
People are still smarting from the Icelandic debacle, so fear is understandable. From Wordnik.com. [Belfasttelegraph.co.uk - Frontpage RSS Feed] Reference
In 2008, Carly Simon was smarting from a fight with a label over an album of new material. From Wordnik.com. [Haven't I Heard That Song Before?] Reference
Arkansas (1-4) was smarting from a 74-66 loss to Troy State of the Atlantic Sun Conference on Tuesday. From Wordnik.com. [NCAA Division I Mens Basketball - Illinois vs. Arkansas] Reference
There are a group of conservatives still smarting from the convention and upset that he has gone liberal. From Wordnik.com. [Judy Feder Files for 2008] Reference
The lone exception was Toyota, still smarting from a series of recalls that tarnished its sterling reputation. From Wordnik.com. [Most major U.S., foreign automakers see sales jump in October] Reference
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Michigan State was still smarting from a lackluster regular season when it came to Indianapolis. From Wordnik.com. [USATODAY.com - Scores] Reference
She's able to appeal to a generation of women still smarting from the mommy wars, no matter which side they came down on. From Wordnik.com. [Falling Us in Love with Her] Reference
Twelve days before we had left him at college for the first time, and we were still smarting from the fissure in our family. From Wordnik.com. [Excerpt: Loud and Clear by Anna Quindlen] Reference
Washington, still smarting from a 7-1 home loss to Toronto on Friday, lost its sixth straight - including two overtime defeats. From Wordnik.com. [USATODAY.com - Hockey - Washington vs. N.Y. Islanders] Reference
But the outcome was very much in doubt after Auburn, still smarting from a 37-15 loss to the Bulldogs a season ago, ripped off 17 straight points. From Wordnik.com. [USATODAY.com - College Football - Auburn vs. Georgia] Reference
Recruiting for finance jobs at the school is still slow, and grads are still smarting from the numerous offers that were rescinded during the fall of 2009. From Wordnik.com. [Help Wanted] Reference
"And thou shalt be paid nothing for thy medicine which is of no avail," announced Hooniah, on her feet once more and smarting from a sense of ridiculousness. From Wordnik.com. [THE MASTER OF MYSTERY] Reference
Just three voted against it: Palau, Israel (itself subject to embargoes and boycotts since 1948), and the United States, which is now smarting from the shortage of rare earth. From Wordnik.com. [Sarah Stephens: Embargoes] Reference
The army is still smarting from the impact of the Musharraf era, and all rungs of the army are keenly aware of the growing resentment among the people about the army's privileges. From Wordnik.com. [Aparna Pande: President Obama to General Kayani: Can You Hear Me Now?] Reference
It is attended with itching and smarting, which is greatly increased by over-heating the body. From Wordnik.com. [The Cherokee Physician, or Indian Guide to Health, as Given by Richard Foreman, a Cherokee Doctor; Comprising a Brief View of Anatomy, With General Rules for Preserving Health without the Use of Medicines. The Diseases of the U. States, with Their Symptoms, Causes, and Means of Prevention, are Treated on in a Satisfactory Manner. It Also Contains a Description of a Variety of Herbs and Roots, Many of which are not Explained in Any Other Book, and their Medical Virtues have Hitherto been Unknown to the Whites; To which is Added a Short Dispensatory.] Reference
Somebody obviously needs a nap … or he’s still smarting from the national drubbing Obama delivered on him and his cohorts last night. From Wordnik.com. [Think Progress » Gregg Throws A Hissy Fit When Asked To Provide Specifics About Programs He Would Cut] Reference
The reason we're "smarting" is that no-one can understand what on earth the Libs are playing at. From Wordnik.com. [Le premier crunch] Reference
I know I should let this go, but I am kind of smarting from sfrajett and I not even making the highlights reel of your last conference. From Wordnik.com. [Ferule & Fescue] Reference
They tormented him with a kind of smarting anguish. From Wordnik.com. [Tom Slade at Black Lake] Reference
Herbert: Utah still 'smarting' from 2000 censusSALT LAKE CITY - Utah Gov. From Wordnik.com. [Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7] Reference
Herbert says Utah still 'smarting' from losing fourth House seat to North Carolina in 2000. From Wordnik.com. [Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7] Reference
Gary Herbert said Wednesday the state is still "smarting" from missing out on a fourth House seat following the. From Wordnik.com. [Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7] Reference
Libya is still smarting from the U.S. bombing raids in 1986. From Wordnik.com. [The Hunt Begins] Reference
Many of them are still smarting over NASA's relentless lobbying to have the station brought down. From Wordnik.com. [The Legacy Of Mir: Falling Star] Reference
To conservatives, still smarting over why the public doesn't see it their way, the lesson is simple. From Wordnik.com. [The Fallout] Reference
Officers are already smarting from the loss of East Timor in a pro-independence referendum last August. From Wordnik.com. [The Promise Of Trouble] Reference
And recently, consumers smarting from volatile gasoline prices have been shying away from rugged behemoths. From Wordnik.com. [2011 Ford Explorer breaks ground in New York] Reference
House members are still smarting from the New York Post headline that called them "Wimps" for fleeing the Capitol. From Wordnik.com. [Capitol Letter: Bad Pr] Reference
The president, still smarting from the collapse of Hillary Clinton's ambitious plan, is too chastened to highlight the subject. From Wordnik.com. [What They Dodged] Reference
And President Clinton, still smarting from last month's failure, wants an agreement in principle before a new summit even begins. From Wordnik.com. [A Prod For Peace Talks] Reference
Nearly a decade after the Dayton peace accords brought to an end the Bosnian civil war, the wounds of that conflict are still smarting. From Wordnik.com. [BALKANS TRAGEDY] Reference
During the 1960 campaign, TV newsman Sander Vanocur was smarting from a tongue-lashing by RFK when he ran into JFK outside a restaurant. From Wordnik.com. ['Black Robert' Finds A Role] Reference
On her way out of the hearing room, still smarting from a senatorial tongue-lashing, Reno turned to Freeh and quietly complained that she felt badly let down by the FBI. From Wordnik.com. [Fumbles In High Places] Reference
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