Cheer and Pique

Opposite meaning words

Cheer verb - To declare enthusiastic approval of.

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Pique is an antonym for cheer.

Pique verb - To disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts.

Usage example: her seat companion piqued her by repeatedly poking her in the ribs

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Cheer is an antonym for pique in topics: anger, delight.

Nearby Words: piqued, piquing, piquet

personal cheer

personal pique

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Pique and Cheer. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/cheer/pique

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