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piqued
(encz) | piqued,uražený adj: Jaroslav Šedivý |
Piqued
(gcide) | Pique \Pique\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Piqued; p. pr. & vb. n.
Piquing.] [F. piquer. See Pike.]
1. To wound the pride of; to sting; to nettle; to irritate;
to fret; to offend; to excite to anger.
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Pique her, and soothe in turn. --Byron.
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2. To excite to action by causing resentment or jealousy; to
stimulate; to prick; as, to pique ambition, or curiosity.
--Prior.
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3. To pride or value; -- used reflexively.
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Men . . . pique themselves upon their skill.
--Locke.
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Syn: To offend; displease; irritate; provoke; fret; nettle;
sting; goad; stimulate.
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Piqued
(gcide) | Pique \Pique\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Piqued; p. pr. & vb. n.
Piquing.] [F. piquer. See Pike.]
1. To wound the pride of; to sting; to nettle; to irritate;
to fret; to offend; to excite to anger.
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Pique her, and soothe in turn. --Byron.
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2. To excite to action by causing resentment or jealousy; to
stimulate; to prick; as, to pique ambition, or curiosity.
--Prior.
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3. To pride or value; -- used reflexively.
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Men . . . pique themselves upon their skill.
--Locke.
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Syn: To offend; displease; irritate; provoke; fret; nettle;
sting; goad; stimulate.
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