Pique and Raise

Pique

Pique verb - To rouse to strong feeling or action.
Usage example: their sarcastic comments piqued him to respond in kind

Raise and pique are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Raise" instead a verb "Pique".

Nearby Words: piqued, piquing, piquet

Raise

Raise verb - To move from a lower to a higher place or position.

Pique and raise are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Pique" instead a verb "Raise".

Nearby Words: raised, raising
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