Sting

5 lettersverb

Updated June 2026

Definition

to wound with a sharp-pointed organ

“The bee would sting if threatened.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈstɪŋ/

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Synonyms

stingingpangbite bunco bunkoconhustleflimflam

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Wordle

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Words Related to Sting

Anagrams of Sting

Words that use exactly the same letters as “sting”.

tings

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “sting” to make these 5-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

ating sling ssing stang steng stine stink stint stong stung suing swing

Words you can make from Sting

Shorter words formed from the letters in “sting”.

gins gist inst isnt sign sing

Add a letter to make a longer word

6-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “sting”.

giants nights string things

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