Hurtful actions or remarks that get under your skin. Small inconveniences or little pains that cause a lot of disturbance until they are dealt with. Little issues that cannot be ignored or they become bigger problems later. Is someone upsetting you by the ‘sting’ of their words?
See Hornet, Bee, Wasp, Itch, Wound, Infection, Sterilize, Flies, Insect, Bugs, Pain, Hurt, Words.