What does the cryptic crossword clue "Damage seen in wound, feeling pain (8)" mean?

The definition is "feeling pain". The wordplay uses charade, container. MAR (synonym of "Damage") + STING (synonym of "wound,") [container: "seen in"]; definition: "feeling pain" The answer is Smarting.

Damage seen in wound, feeling pain (8)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3080 | 16 Down | 2020-11-01 flower

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