Collocations for sting - noun
1. of an insect, etc.
ADJ.
dangerous, nasty, painful | bee, wasp, etc. | nettle, etc. | deadly, fatal
VERB + STING
have
The scorpion has a sting that can be deadly.
The scorpion has a sting that can be deadly.
get
You can get a nasty sting from a jellyfish.
You can get a nasty sting from a jellyfish.
give sb | feel
2. sharp pain
ADJ.
hot, sharp
the hot sting of tears
the hot sting of tears
VERB + STING
feel
He felt the sharp sting of the soap in his eyes.
He felt the sharp sting of the soap in his eyes.