Mad and Pique

Mad

Mad noun - An intense emotional state of displeasure with someone or something.
Usage example: watch out, the boss has got a bit of a mad on just now

Pique and mad are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pique" instead the word "Mad" as a noun or a verb.

Nearby Words: madness, madly

Pique

Pique noun - The feeling of being offended or resentful after a slight or indignity.

Mad and pique are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Mad" instead the word "Pique" as a noun or a verb.

Nearby Words: piqued, piquing, piquet
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