blistering vs stinging

blistering

adj
  • Scornful. 

  • Very hot. 

  • Causing blisters. 

  • Harsh or corrosive. 

  • Very fast. 

noun
  • The practice of forming blisters on the skin, to promote blood flow and aid healing. 

stinging

adj
  • Precise and hurtful. 

  • Having the capacity to sting. 

noun
  • The act by which someone receives a sting. 

How often have the words blistering and stinging occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )