wake1. 1  to become roused from sleep; awake; awaken; waken (often followed by up). 2  to become roused from a tranquil or inactive state; awaken; waken: to wake from one's daydreams. 3  to become cognizant or aware of something; awaken; waken: to wake to the true situation. 4  to be or continue to be awake: Whether I wake or sleep, I think of you.
Note: A dead beeâs stinger can sting you, and the force of your weight on the beeâs body can result in venom injection. So, donât step on, sit on, or play with dead bees.
People will almost always develop local reactions to bee stings, even those folks who are not dangerously allergic. Redness, swelling, itching and pain are all common at the site of the bee sting. Use an ice pack to reduce swelling at the site, but take care not to cause frostbite.