What is another word for stinging?
Pronunciation: [stˈɪŋɪŋ] (IPA) 
The term "stinging" refers to an unpleasant sensation caused due to a sharp piercing object like a bee, nettles or even an insult. Various terms can be used to describe this feeling, such as prickling, tingling, biting, smarting, burning, or even searing. Some related words include acrid, pungent, caustic, and harsh, depending on the context in which these sensations appear. For instance, implementing some stinging criticism may evoke a biting response, while a pungent smell could trigger burning and tingling sensations. Regardless of the situation, stinging still remains a universally unpleasant sensation that can be described in many ways.
