pique synonyms

pique

n.

umbrage, resentment, offense; see anger, annoyance 1, offense. See syn. study at offense.

pique

v.

  1. To anger

    irritate, fret, nettle; see anger 1, bother 2.

  2. To excite

    arouse, rouse, stimulate; see excite 1, provoke 2. See syn. study at provoke.

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