Arouse, like interest (5)
I believe the answer is:
pique
(Other definitions for pique that I've seen before include "Needle" , "Resentment at a slight" , "Wound (pride); resentment" , "Umbrage; irritation" , "Irritation, resentment" .)
I believe the answer is:
pique
(Other definitions for pique that I've seen before include "Needle" , "Resentment at a slight" , "Wound (pride); resentment" , "Umbrage; irritation" , "Irritation, resentment" .)