| English noun: pique | |||
| 1. | pique (artifact) tightly woven fabric with raised cords | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | cloth, fabric, material, textile | ||
| 2. | pique (feeling) a sudden outburst of anger | ||
| Samples | His temper sparked like damp firewood. | ||
| Synonyms | irritation, temper | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | annoyance, chafe, vexation | ||
| English verb: pique | |||
| 1. | pique (emotion) cause to feel resentment or indignation | ||
| Samples | Her tactless remark offended me. | ||
| Examples | The performance is likely to pique Sue | ||
| Synonyms | offend | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s somebody. Something ----s somebody | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | anger | ||
| Cause | resent | ||