She was 'stung' by their harsh criticism.
The jellyfish 'stung' the swimmer.
The cold rain 'stung' my eyes.
(..) the princess looked out... and he never moved! ln rain, in wind, in snow, he was always there. Birds shat on his head, bees stung him... but he didn't budge. At the end... of days... he had become... all dry, all white. (..)1988 Cinema Paradiso