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smarting

/ˈsmɑːrtɪŋ/ /ˈsmɑːrʔɪŋ/

Meanings
verb
To hurt or sting.

Examples :

"After being hit with a pitch, the batter exclaimed "Ouch, my arm smarts!""
sensation body

Related Words

Illustration exclaimed

exclaimed verb

/ɛkskleɪmd/

To cry out suddenly, from some strong emotion.

""I won the lottery!" she exclaimed, jumping up and down. "

Illustration humiliation

humiliation noun

/hjuːˌmɪliˈeɪʃən/

The act of humiliating or humbling someone; abasement of pride; mortification.

"The public announcement of his mistake caused a significant humiliation for him. "

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embarrassment noun

/ɪmˈbæɹəsmənt/

A state of discomfort arising from bashfulness or consciousness of having violated a social rule; humiliation.

"She felt a wave of embarrassment when she realized she had called her teacher "Mom" in front of the whole class. "

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sensation noun

/sɛnˈseɪʃən/

A physical feeling or perception from something that comes into contact with the body; something sensed.

"The soft, cool sensation of the rain on my face was refreshing after the long walk home from school. "

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antiseptic noun

/ˌæntiˈseptɪk/

Any substance that inhibits the growth and reproduction of microorganisms. Generally includes only those that are used on living objects (as opposed to disinfectants) and aren't transported by the lymphatic system to destroy bacteria in the body (as opposed to antibiotics).

"The nurse used an antiseptic to clean the cut on the boy's knee before applying the bandage. "

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punished verb

/ˈpʌnɪʃt/

To cause to suffer for crime or misconduct, to administer disciplinary action.

"If a prince violates the law, then he must be punished like an ordinary person."

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experiencing verb

/ɪkˈspɪriənsɪŋ/ /ɛkˈspɪriənsɪŋ/

To observe certain events; undergo a certain feeling or process; or perform certain actions that may alter one or contribute to one's knowledge, opinions, or skills.

"Experiencing new cultures helps you understand the world better. "

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reminded verb

/ɹəˈmaɪndɪd/

To cause one to experience a memory (of someone or something); to bring to the notice or consideration (of a person).

"The photo of my old school reminded me of my favorite teacher. "

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describe verb

/dəˈskɹaɪb/

To represent in words.

"The feeling is difficult to describe, but not unpleasant."

Illustration criticism

criticism noun

/ˈkɹɪtɪsɪzəm/

The act of criticising; a critical judgment passed or expressed

"The politician received a lot of public criticism for his controversial stance on the issue."

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severely adverb

/sɪˈvɪrli/ /səˈvɪrli/

In a severe manner.

"The storm severely damaged the school's roof. "

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emotional adjective

/ɪˈməʊʃnəl/ /iˈmoʊʃənəl/

Of or relating to the emotions.

"emotional crisis"