Sharp irritation and resentment (5)

I believe the answer is:

pique

(Other definitions for pique that I've seen before include "Equip (anag.)" , "Dudgeon" , "Arouse" , "Angry resentment" , "Feeling of wounded pride" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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