bee sting

Hive-dweller's revenge

A bee sting is the wound left when a bee drives its stinger into skin, injecting venom.

The sting causes sharp pain, swelling, and redness—potentially life-threatening for those with allergies.

Figuratively, something small but surprisingly painful: That comment was a bee sting.

In cocktails, a Bee Sting combines honey and whiskey.

medical

swelling

Abnormal tissue enlargement

anaphylaxis · epinephrine · antihistamine · inflammation · welt · histamine · hydrocortisone · calamine · removal · tweezers

sensation

sharp

Fine-edged, or astute

acute · discomfort · irritation · numbness · tender · localized · intense · prickling · hot · radiating

Categories
Opposites
sensation/effect

bee stingsoothing balm

Healing ointment that calms

healing salve · pain relief · kiss · massage · cool compress

medical intervention

bee stingantidote

Substance neutralizing harmful agents

antivenin · remedy · vaccination · medicine · treatment

insect interaction outcome

bee stingfirefly glow

Light from flashing insects

pollination · honey production · bee pollination · cricket chirp

Family

sting, bee, stingy, stinging, beehive, stung, bees, beeswax, bumblebee

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G