| Main Entry: |
pique |
| Part of Speech: |
verb |
| Definition: |
offend, provoke |
Synonyms: |
absorb,
affront,
annoy,
arouse, bother,
bug*, displease, egg on, exasperate, excite, fire up,
gall,
galvanize, get a rise out of, get under skin,
get*, give a hard time, give the business,
goad, goose,
grab,
ignite, incense,
irk, irritate,
kindle, make waves, miff, mortify,
motivate,
move, nettle,
offend,
peeve,
prick, put out, quicken, rile,
rouse,
spur,
stimulate,
sting*,
stir,
vex, whet, work up,
wound
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| Notes: |
peak means 'maximize,' peek means 'to peep or snoop,' and pique means 'to excite or irritate' |
Antonyms: |
delight, please
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* = informal/non-formal usage
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