smarting

[US]/ˈsmɑːtɪŋ/
[UK]/ˈsmɑrtɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.sharp pain or stinging sensation

Phrases & Collocations

smarting pain

smarting eyes

smarting wound

smarting sensation

smarting remarks

smarting criticism

smarting defeat

smarting shame

smarting regret

smarting loss

Example Sentences

after the fall, i was still smarting from the embarrassment.

he was smarting from the harsh criticism he received.

she was smarting from the loss of her beloved pet.

the team is still smarting from their recent defeat.

he tried to hide his smarting feelings after the breakup.

the smarting sensation in her eyes made it hard to concentrate.

she was smarting from the betrayal of a close friend.

he felt the smarting pain of regret after missing the opportunity.

even days later, he was still smarting from the argument.

she tried to shake off the smarting feeling of jealousy.

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