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pique

/pˈik/ · 1 syllable

Meaning

noun

  1. tightly woven fabric with raised cords
  2. a sudden outburst of anger
    “his temper sparked like damp firewood”

verb

  1. cause to feel resentment or indignation
    “Her tactless remark offended me”

Synonyms for pique

Words that rhyme with pique

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