Antonyms for be sting


Grammar : Verb
Spell : best
Phonetic Transcription : bɛst


Definition of be sting

Origin :
  • Old English beste, reduced by assimilation of -t- from earlier Old English betst "best, first, in the best manner," originally superlative of bot "remedy, reparation," the root word now only surviving in to boot (see boot (n.2)), though its comparative, better, and superlative, best, have been transferred to good (and in some cases well). From Proto-Germanic root *bat-, with comparative *batizon and superlative *batistaz (cf. Old Frisian, Old Saxon, Middle Dutch best, Old High German bezzist, German best, Old Norse beztr, Gothic batists).
  • The best-laid schemes o' mice an' menGang aft agley,An' lea'e us nought but grief an' pain,For promis'd joy![Burns]
  • Best-seller as short for "best-selling book" is from 1902, apparently originally in the publishing trade; best friend was in Chaucer (late 14c.). Best girl is first attested 1881, American English; best man is 1814, originally Scottish, replacing groomsman. To be able to do something with the best of them is recorded by 1748.
  • As in lick : verb defeat, sometimes by hitting
  • As in outclass : verb surpass
  • As in outdistance : verb outrun
  • As in outdo : verb better, overcome
  • As in outflank : verb outmaneuver
  • As in outfox : verb outsmart
  • As in overcome : verb beat, defeat
  • As in prevail : verb dominate, control
  • As in surmount : verb overcome, triumph over
  • As in surpass : verb outdo something or someone
  • As in beat : verb defeat, surpass
  • As in top : verb surpass
  • As in transcend : verb go beyond; surpass
  • As in triumph : verb achieve, succeed
  • As in wallop : verb defeat soundly
  • As in best : verb defeat; gain advantage
  • As in whip : verb defeat soundly
  • As in better : verb improve performance; outdo
  • As in cap : verb outdo a performance
  • As in outstrip : verb surpass
  • As in outmatch : verb surpass
  • As in conquer : verb win; obtain
  • As in defeat : verb conquer in military manner
  • As in exceed : verb be superior to; surpass
  • As in excel : verb be superior; surpass
  • As in finish : verb defeat; kill

Synonyms for be sting

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