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Piqued

/piːkt/

To wound the pride of; to excite to anger.

📖 Definitions of "Piqued"

verb
  1. 1

    To wound the pride of; to excite to anger.

  2. 2

    To take pride in; to pride oneself on.

  3. 3

    To stimulate (a feeling, emotion); to offend by slighting; to excite (someone) to action by causing resentment or jealousy.

    "I believe this will pique your interest."

verb
  1. 1

    To score a pique against.

adjective
  1. 1

    Annoyed, usually mildly and temporarily, especially by an offense to one's pride or honor.

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