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sting
nounfeminineliteraryrare/ɐɡiʎuˈaðɐ/a·gui·lho·a·da
Definitions
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A wound or pain caused by the sting of an insect or animal.
Usage examples
“The wasp's sting left a red mark on him.”
“I felt a sting on my arm but didn't see the insect.”
2
Figuratively, a moral or psychological stimulus; an incitement.
Usage examples
“The criticism was the goad he needed to improve his work.”
“The goad of ambition led him to take more risks.”