stinging

Etymology
From ; equivalent to.

Adjective

 * 1) Having the capacity to sting.
 * stinging nettles
 * 1)  Precise and hurtful.

Derived terms

 * stinging catfish
 * stingingly

Noun

 * 1) The act by which someone receives a sting.
 * the stingings of scorpions
 * stingings of remorse