What is another word for offend?

Pronunciation: [əfˈɛnd] (IPA)

Offend is a word that conveys a variety of meanings and can be replaced by an array of synonyms. Some other words that can be used in place of offend are insult, hurt, vex, annoy, displease, upset, irritate, disgust, shock, wound, affront, and outrage. Each of these synonyms has its own nuances and shades of meaning. Insult is more about attacking someone's dignity or pride while wound conveys the sense of causing emotional pain. Disgust often implies causing revulsion while outrage involves causing anger or scandal. Using synonyms can add variety to writing and help to convey different emotions and nuances.

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What are the hypernyms for Offend?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Offend?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for offend (as verbs)

What are the opposite words for offend?

Offend is a word that suggests actions or statements that are unpleasant or hurtful. It is important to know its antonyms, which are words that mean the opposite of offend. One of its antonyms is "compliment" which means expressing admiration, praise or flattery towards someone. Another antonym for offend is "please," meaning to give satisfaction or pleasure to someone. Similarly, the word "delight" means to please someone greatly. "Appease" is another antonym which means to pacify or satisfy the demands of someone. Lastly, "honor" is an antonym which means to show respect, appreciation, and admiration towards someone. Knowing these antonyms will help you communicate more effectively and prevent misunderstandings, conflicts or hurt feelings.

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Usage examples for Offend

But, under the circumstances, I couldn't offend anybody, so I just took both.
"The Mermaid of Druid Lake and Other Stories"
Charles Weathers Bump
He did not, however, share this suspicion with Mr. Rawlinson as he did not want to offend his patriotic feelings.
"In Desert and Wilderness"
Henryk Sienkiewicz
Like Alice I took one, fearing to offend him.
"I Walked in Arden"
Jack Crawford

Famous quotes with Offend

  • Be careful that what you write does not offend anybody or cause problems within the company. The safest approach is to remove all useful information.
    Scott Adams
  • That men should live honestly, quietly, and comfortably together, it is needful that they should live under a sense of God's will, and in awe of the divine power, hoping to please God, and fearing to offend Him, by their behaviour respectively.
    Isaac Barrow
  • Child abuse and neglect offend the basic values of our state. We have a responsibility to provide safe settings for at-risk children and facilitate permanent placement for children who cannot return home.
    Matt Blunt
  • We want to get people laughing; we don't want to offend anybody.
    Mel Brooks
  • Never offend people with style when you can offend them with substance.
    Sam Brown

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