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Definitions

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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The letter was from Guy Spier, 60, investment manager of the Aquamarine Fund, and the first section did little to pique my interest.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

Meanwhile, political analyst Ambroise Mamba indicated on X that the ban could be self-defeating because it could pique people's interest to find out about Kabila's movements and activities.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2025

But if that isn’t enough to pique your interest, the music should be.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2025

While seeing wild rice on "Top Chef" may pique fans' interest, making it at home can sometimes be a challenge for many home cooks.

From Salon • Mar. 17, 2025

Perhaps, he added, she could fashion some of his schoolwork as a sort of game, which might pique his interest.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.