stick vs sting

stick and sting both are nouns.

stick and sting both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
stick	Yes	No	Yes	No
sting	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, stick and sting are synonyms defined as:

stick and sting: saddle with something disagreeable or disadvantageous

stick (noun)	sting (noun)
threat of a penalty	a swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless property
an implement consisting of a length of wood	operation designed to catch a person committing a criminal act
a long thin implement resembling a length of wood	a kind of pain; something as sudden and painful as being stung
marijuana leaves rolled into a cigarette for smoking	a painful wound caused by the thrust of an insect's stinger into skin
a lever used by a pilot to control the ailerons and elevators of an airplane	a mental pain or distress
a long implement (usually made of wood) that is shaped so that hockey or polo players can hit a puck or ball
informal terms for the leg
a rectangular quarter pound block of butter or margarine
a small thin branch of a tree

stick (verb)	sting (verb)
be a mystery or bewildering to	saddle with something disagreeable or disadvantageous
saddle with something disagreeable or disadvantageous	deliver a sting to
stick to firmly	cause an emotional pain, as if by stinging
come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation	cause a stinging pain
put, fix, force, or implant	cause a sharp or stinging pain or discomfort
pierce or penetrate or puncture with something pointed
pierce with a thrust using a pointed instrument
fasten with an adhesive material like glue
fasten with or as with pins or nails
fasten into place by fixing an end or point into something
cover and decorate with objects that pierce the surface
be in a certain place and not leave
be loyal to
endure
be a devoted follower or supporter
be or become fixed

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