ˌɪɹɪˈteɪʃən əˈfɛnd ˈpiːkeɪ ˈpiːkeɪ ˈtɛmpə ˈtɛmpɚ cause to feel resentment or indignation Her tactless remark offended me tightly woven fabric with raised cords a sudden outburst of anger his temper sparked like damp firewood