offend
The word “offend” has 2 syllables: of-fend.
It's pronounced as /əˈfɛnd/.
What is synonym and antonym for offend?
In the thesaurus, “offend” has 23 synonyms and 29 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for offend along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for offend
- aggrieve
- anger
- annoy
- antagonize
- disgust
- disturb
- exasperate
- fall
- gall
- horrify
- hurt
- insult
- irritate
- outrage
- provoke
- rile
- shock
- sicken
- sting
- trespass
- upset
- violate
- wander
Antonyms for offend
- aid
- applaud
- approve
- assist
- assuage
- calm
- comfort
- commend
- compliment
- cure
- delight
- follow
- forgive
- hail
- heal
- hear
- help
- justify
- make happy
- mind
- obey
- observe
- order
- pardon
- placate
- please
- quiet
- serve
- soothe
Meanings of offend
- verb
- To hurt the feelings of; to displease; to make angry; to insult.
- To feel or become offended; to take insult.
- To physically harm, pain.
- To annoy, cause discomfort or resent.
- To sin, transgress divine law or moral rules.
- To transgress or violate a law or moral requirement.
- To cause to stumble; to cause to sin or to fall.
Example Sentences
- She didn't mean to offend anyone with her comments.
- Be careful not to offend your coworkers during the meeting.
- His rude behavior might offend the guests.
- I apologize if my words offend you.
- Some jokes can unintentionally offend people.
On this page you'll find 52 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to offend, such as: aggrieve, aid, anger, annoy, antagonize, applaud, approve.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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