pique pikieren

pikieren

pique = pikieren

Pronunciation =  pique

Pronunciation in German = pikieren

pique in German: pikieren

Part of speechVerb
Noun
 

Definition in English: To excite to action by causing resentment or jealousy; to stimulate; to prick; as, to pique ambition or curiosity.

A feeling of hurt, vexation or resentment, awakened by a social slight or injury; irritation of the feelings, as through wounded pride; stinging vexation. 

Definition in German: Zum Handeln anregen, indem man Ressentiments oder Eifersucht hervorruft; stimulieren; stechen; wie, um Ehrgeiz oder Neugier zu wecken.

Ein Gefühl der Verletzung, des Ärgers oder des Grolls, das durch eine soziale Kränkung oder Verletzung geweckt wurde; Reizung der Gefühle, wie durch verletzten Stolz; stechender Ärger.

Examples in English:

  • I was hoping to pique your interest

Examples in German:

  • Ich hatte gehofft, Ihr Interesse zu wecken

Synonyms of pique

Synonyms in German Wut
reizen
Nerven
Synonyms in English anger
irritate
annoy

Antonyms of pique

Antonyms in German Vergnügen
Glück
Antonyms in English delight
happiness
pleasure

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