pique

[peek] / pik /

NOUN

irritation

Synonyms

STRONGEST

annoyance displeasure exasperation irritation

STRONG

blowup conniption dander fit flare-up grudge huff hurt irk miff offense peeve provocation resentment rise ruckus snit stew sulk tantrum tiff umbrage vexation

WEAK

slow burn

Antonyms

STRONGEST

contentment delight gratification happiness pleasure satisfaction

STRONG

calm

VERB

offend, provoke

Synonyms

STRONGEST

annoy arouse displease excite gall galvanize ignite incense irk irritate kindle offend rile stimulate whet

STRONG

absorb affront bother bug exasperate get goad goose grab miff mortify motivate move nettle peeve prick quicken rouse spur sting stir vex wound

WEAK

egg on fire up get a rise out of get under skin give a hard time give the business make waves put out work up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

aid calm compose delight extinguish lull make happy please quiet soothe

STRONG

appease compliment dissuade help misunderstand mollify placate satisfy

Example Sentences

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Acai's active ingredients piqued the interest of food and cosmetic companies worldwide.

From Barron's

As silver’s rally has piqued individual investors’ interest, volume in popular silver-linked ETFs exploded on Monday to the highest levels on record, according to Dow Jones Market Data.

From MarketWatch

The television creator knows how to pique viewers’ interest, often dramatizing notable people and events.

From Los Angeles Times

Paramount Chief Executive David Ellison’s comments about the bidding for Warner exudes personal pique over the target’s failure even to respond to his last bid for the company.

From Los Angeles Times

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