In some situations, the words dudgeon and pique are roughly equivalent. However, dudgeon suggests an angry fit of indignation. // stormed out of th...

The meanings of huff and pique largely overlap; however, huff implies a peevish short-lived spell of anger usually at a petty cause. // in a huff h...

The words offense and pique are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, offense implies hurt displeasure. // takes deep offense at racial...

While in some cases nearly identical to pique, resentment suggests lasting indignation or ill will. // harbored a lifelong resentment of his brother

The synonyms umbrage and pique are sometimes interchangeable, but umbrage may suggest hurt pride, resentment, or suspicion of another's motives. //...