Entry Word: pique

Function: noun

Meaning: the feeling of being offended or resentful after a slight or indignity <sheʼs still in a pique over being snubbed by a so-called friend at the party>

Synonyms dudgeon, huff, offense (or offence), peeve, resentment, umbrage

Related Words aggravation, anger, annoyance, bother, discomfort, exasperation, frustration, irritation, vexation; agitation, angriness, displeasure, distress, disturbance, indignation, irateness, ire, outrage, perturbation, upset; dander, temper; fit, pet, sulk(s), tantrum, tizzy; affront, insult

Near Antonyms satisfaction; appeasement, mollification, pacification; delight, pleasure