Pique and Touchiness

Pique

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

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

Nearby Words: piqued, piquing, piquet

Touchiness

Touchiness noun - Feeling easily irritated.

Pique and touchiness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Pique" instead a noun "Touchiness".

Nearby Word: touchy
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