hot sting

Frequency: 4.52.5 per million words

describes a sharp pain that feels like burning

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Examples (10)

  • She felt the hot sting of tears welling in her eyes.
  • The antiseptic caused a hot sting as it touched the wound.
  • A sudden splash of cold water brought a hot sting to his frostbitten fingers.
  • He remembered the hot sting of betrayal when he learned the truth.
  • The chili pepper left a hot sting on her tongue long after she swallowed.
  • Even after all these years, the memory carried a hot sting.
  • The doctor warned her about the initial hot sting of the injection.
  • A wave of shame brought a hot sting to his cheeks.
  • The sudden cold wind delivered a hot sting to her exposed skin.
  • Despite the relief, the news still carried a hot sting of sadness.