pique (106 synonym found)

Pique has 106 synonyms. The top synonyms for pique are irking, prick, wake up, tantalize, high dudgeon, dirty look, heat, needle and 98 more. Another word for pique is irking. Browse the full list below.

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What is a synonym for pique?

A common synonym for pique is irking. Other synonyms include prick, wake up, tantalize, high dudgeon.

How many synonyms does pique have?

Pique has 106 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does pique mean?

(n): a feeling of hurt, vexation, or resentment, awakened by a social slight or injury; irritation of the feelings, as through wounded pride; stinging vexation; a remark, usually witty, made in a soci

Definition of pique:

(n) : a feeling of hurt, vexation, or resentment, awakened by a social slight or injury; irritation of the feelings, as through wounded pride; stinging vexation; a remark, usually witty, made in a social situation and intended to slight someone else
(v) : to wound the pride of; to sting; to nettle; to irritate; to fret; to offend; to excite to anger; to excite to action by causing resentment or jealousy; to stimulate; to prick; as, to pique ambition, or curiosity
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Definition of pique:

(n) : a feeling of hurt, vexation, or resentment, awakened by a social slight or injury; irritation of the feelings, as through wounded pride; stinging vexation; a remark, usually witty, made in a social situation and intended to slight someone else
(v) : to wound the pride of; to sting; to nettle; to irritate; to fret; to offend; to excite to anger; to excite to action by causing resentment or jealousy; to stimulate; to prick; as, to pique ambition, or curiosity
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