ant sting

Tiny insect bite

An ant sting is the painful wound caused when an ant injects venom through its stinger.

Fire ant stings are notorious for producing burning welts that blister.

Some species bite and spray formic acid into the wound instead of stinging.

She got several ant stings on her ankles while standing near the mound.

Related
  • bitePierce with teeth
  • venomInjected animal poison
  • painBodily or emotional distress
  • swellingAbnormal tissue enlargement
  • fireCombustion with flames

burning · red · welt · itch · itchy skin · insect · colony · pinch · allergic · reaction · allergic reaction · mound · picnic · formic · acid · crawling · tiny · swarm

Categories
Opposites
source of sting/bite

ant stingbee sting

Insect's venomous jab

wasp sting · hornet sting · scorpion sting · jellyfish sting

sensation/effect

ant stingsoothing touch

cooling sensation · relief · comfort · numbness

HARM vs. HEALING

ant stinghealing balm

Medicinal ointment for wounds

anti-itch cream · pain relief · salve · remedy · anesthetic

Family

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Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G