a (subj, insect, nettle)
pungere , (jellyfish)
pizzicare, (iodine)
bruciare, (cold wind)
tagliare (fig) (remark, criticism)
pungere sul vivo
he was stung into action fu spronato all'azione
she was stung by remorse fu presa dal rimorso
I got stung by a wasp mi ha punto una vespa