STINGS Synonyms: 135 Similar and Opposite Words

stings 1 of 2

noun

plural of sting

as in scams

an instance of the use of dishonest methods to acquire something of value the pawn shop operation turned out to be a sting by undercover police officers to catch the ring of burglars

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as in pains

a sharp unpleasant sensation usually felt in some specific part of the body the sting of cold air against my face

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stings

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verb

present tense third-person singular of sting

as in gouges

to charge (someone) too much for goods or services a nightclub that's been stinging patrons for years

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undercharges

as in plucks

to rob by the use of trickery or threats swindlers who sting unwary tourists by posing as officials demanding money

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Noun

For example, technology that fights scams and money mules is being adopted to combat the numerous new types of fraud appearing on the horizon.

Craig Costigan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
No fees are required to apply, and the FTC has warned against scams asking for payments to process refunds.

Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024

Definition of scams

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