piquepēk/
noun
1.
a feeling of irritation or resentment resulting from a slight, especially to one’s pride.
“he left in a fit of pique”
synonyms: irritation, annoyance, resentment, anger, displeasure, indignation, petulance, ill humor, vexation, exasperation, disgruntlement, discontent; More
verb
1.
stimulate (interest or curiosity).
“you have piqued my curiosity about the man”
synonyms: stimulate, arouse, rouse, provoke, whet, awaken, excite, kindle, stir, galvanize
“his curiosity was piqued”
2.
feel irritated or resentful.
“she was piqued by his curtness”
synonyms: irritate, annoy, bother, vex, displease, upset, offend, affront, anger, exasperate, infuriate, gall, irk, nettle; More