I. noun
Synonyms: offense 2, dudgeon, huff, miff, resentment, ||snuff, umbrage
Related Word: annoyance, irk, irking, vexation; exasperation, irritation, provocation
II. verb
1.
Synonyms: irritate , aggravate, exasperate, get, nettle, peeve, provoke, put out, rile, roil
2.
Synonyms: provoke 4, excite, galvanize, innervate, innerve, motivate, move, quicken, rouse, stimulate
Related Word: prick, punch; ignite
3.
Synonyms: pride , plume, preen