offends
The word “offends” has 2 syllables: of-fends.
It's pronounced as /əˈfɛndz/.
What is synonym and antonym for offends?
In the thesaurus, “offends” has 28 synonyms and 27 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for offends along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for offends
- aggrieve
- anger
- annoy
- antagonize
- disgust
- displeases
- disturb
- exasperate
- falls
- gall
- horrify
- hurt
- insults
- irritate
- outrage
- outrages
- provoke
- rile
- shock
- sicken
- sins
- sting
- strays
- transgresses
- trespasses
- upset
- violates
- wanders
Antonyms for offends
- aid
- applauds
- approves
- assist
- assuage
- calm
- comfort
- commends
- cure
- delight
- follows
- forgives
- hails
- heal
- help
- justifies
- make happy
- minds
- obeys
- observes
- order
- placate
- please
- praises
- quiet
- serves
- soothe
Meanings of offends
- 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
- His joke unintentionally offends many people in the audience.It’s important to be mindful of language that offends others.
- She quickly realized that her comment offends her friend.
- The policy clearly states what behavior offends the community.
- No one wants to be the person who offends their colleagues during a meeting.
On this page you'll find 55 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to offends, such as: aggrieve, aid, anger, annoy, antagonize, applauds, approves.
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