Synonyms:
pique
Meaning: tightly woven fabric with raised cords
verb
meaning of the word
Synonyms:
pique, offend
Meaning: cause to feel resentment or indignation; "Her tactless remark offended me"
Usage examples
That's better than painting the thing merely to pique Maisie.
"You pique my professional pride, doctor," he said in a nettled tone. "I will convince you."
Between amusement and pique he continued to stare while the elderly American recovered his breath and De Morbihan jabbered on with unfailing vivacity; and he thought that this closer scrutiny discovered in her face contours suggesting maturity of thought beyond her apparent years--which were somewhat less than the sum of Lanyard's--and with this the suggestion of an elusive, provoking quality of wistful languor, a hint of patient melancholy....