# smarted

Pronunciation: US say "SMART-id" /ˈsmɑɹtɪd/; UK say "SMAHT-id" /ˈsmɑːtɪd/

## Verb

1. Simple past and past participle of smart. — simple past and past participle of smart
   - Simple: Simple past and past participle of smart. Use this form for a sharp pain or hurt feeling that happened earlier.
   - _The fresh wound smarted whenever she pressed the bandage against it._
   - _His pride smarted long after the public correction._

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