Synonyms of piques

piques 1 of 2

noun

plural of pique

as in angers

the feeling of being offended or resentful after a slight or indignity

in a fit of pique she posted embarrassing photos of her ex-boyfriend on the Internet

Synonyms & Similar Words

• angers
• huffs
• frustrations
• resentments
• indignations
• exasperations
• irritations
• outrages
• peeves
• displeasures
• offenses
• miffs
• umbrages
• dudgeons
• upsets
• ires
• griefs
• annoyances
• distresses
• perturbations
• agitations
• discomforts
• indignities
• bothers
• sulks
• insults
• tempers
• disturbances
• vexations
• fits
• pets
• pouts
• aggravations
• digs
• affronts
• danders
• slights
• tantrums
• slaps
• botherations
• barbs
• tizzies
• slurs
• brickbats
• put-downs

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• satisfactions
• delights
• gratifications
• pleasures
• pacifications
• mollifications
• contentments
• appeasements

piques

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of pique

1

as in annoys

to disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts

her seat companion piqued her by repeatedly poking her in the ribs

Synonyms & Similar Words

• annoys
• bothers
• irritates
• bugs
• persecutes
• aggravates
• gets
• irks
• exasperates
• infuriates
• angers
• vexes
• riles
• eats
• itches
• worries
• chafes
• grates
• provokes
• burns (up)
• teases
• spites
• gripes
• wears on
• ruffles
• gets to
• nettles
• plagues
• narks
• rouses
• frosts
• puts out
• peeves
• galls
• offends
• hacks (off)
• enrages
• rasps
• rubs the wrong way
• inflames
• insults
• nags
• upsets
• gets on one's nerves
• harasses
• unsettles
• sets one's teeth on edge
• sticks in one's craw
• gets one's goat
• agitates
• pesters
• antagonizes
• rankles
• outrages
• perturbs
• disquiets
• roils
• heckles
• maddens
• harries
• unhinges
• hassles
• distresses
• incenses
• baits
• undoes
• badgers
• affronts
• freaks (out)
• exercises
• discomforts
• devils
• frets
• bullyrags
• discomposes
• miffs
• hagrides

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• obliges
• pleases
• satisfies
• delights
• gratifies
• appeases
• placates
• gladdens
• pacifies
• mollifies
• assures
• contents
• conciliates
• reassures
• propitiates
• soothes
• cheers
• quiets
• comforts
• consoles
• solaces

2

as in provokes

to rouse to strong feeling or action

their sarcastic comments piqued him to respond in kind

Synonyms & Similar Words

• provokes
• encourages
• stimulates
• arouses
• inspires
• excites
• stirs
• sparks
• motivates
• incites
• motives
• moves
• instigates
• induces
• fires (up)
• impassions
• drives
• ignites
• triggers
• revs (up)
• inflames
• galvanizes
• angers
• activates
• kindles
• bothers
• animates
• energizes
• enrages
• quickens
• fans
• builds a fire under
• keys (up)
• sets off
• foments
• vitalizes
• irritates
• annoys
• upsets
• teases
• ferments
• whips (up)
• raises
• aggravates
• abets
• exasperates
• maddens
• gets
• vexes
• taunts
• pumps up
• jeers
• galls

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• calms
• soothes
• subdues
• appeases
• tranquilizes
• placates
• pacifies
• mollifies

3

as in prides

to think highly of (oneself)

she piques herself on her considerable musical abilities

Synonyms & Similar Words

• prides
• congratulates
• flatters
• plumes
• brags
• vaunts
• boasts
• vapors
• swaggers
• swanks
• gasconades
• crows
• felicitates
• swashes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of piques

Verb

Plus, there’s something about being part of the process of buying (or growing) the ingredients and preparing a recipe that piques the curiosity of even the pickiest eater and tempts them to take a bite. — Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 25 July 2026

Much piques our curiosity about Springfield’s failure to settle on a pathway to constructing a new domed stadium for the Chicago Bears. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2026

Anything Oprah repeatedly praises immediately piques my interest, but even more so when her favorites are podiatrist favorites. — Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 30 May 2026

Bettors are showing significant interest in the quirky sport, which piques viewers’ curiosity every four years at the Winter Olympics. — ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026

But her movie piques our interest rather than grabbing us by the throat the way a good crime flick should. — Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 4 Feb. 2026

Someone piques your interest unexpectedly, Leo. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026

Having said that, the series piques the interest, especially because of the news that James Spader's Ultron will be a major player here. — Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 2 Jan. 2026

Where to Stay If Earl Young’s architecture piques your interest, book a room at Hotel Earl. — Stacy Conde, Midwest Living, 30 Dec. 2025