1syllable
pique
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Definitions ofpique
1noun
- A feeling of enmity; ill-feeling, animosity; a transient feeling of wounded pride.
- A feeling of irritation or resentment, awakened by a social slight or injury; offence, especially taken in an emotional sense with little thought or consideration.
- Keenly felt desire; a longing.
1verb
- To wound the pride of; to excite to anger.
- To take pride in; to pride oneself on.
- To stimulate (a feeling, emotion); to offend by slighting; to excite (someone) to action by causing resentment or jealousy.
Example: "I believe this will pique your interest."
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