Synonyms of offend
28 similar words · 7 opposite words
Another word for offend is wound. Other synonyms of offend are abuse, slur, spite, affront and disrespect. The opposite of offend is praise.
Synonyms and similar words for offend
verbMore synonyms
- abuseTo attack with coarse language; to insult; to revile; malign; to speak in an offensive manner to or about someone; to...
- affrontTo be an affront to; offend.
- burn slang
- carry slang
- cut down
- disrespectTo show a lack of respect to someone or something.
- dis informal
- diss informalTo put (someone) down, or show disrespect by the use of insulting language or dismissive behaviour.
- give stickTo abuse, insult, or denigrate.
- heckle
- hurt someone's feelingsTo offend or emotionally hurt someone.
- insult
- lapidate
- qualifier
- misrespectTo show improper respect to or for; disrespect.
- send UK, slang
- scandalize
- slag UK, slangTo talk badly about; to malign or denigrate (someone).
- slag off slangTo talk insultingly to or about someone or something; usually one who is not present.
- sledge Australia
- slight
- slurTo insult or slight.
- sneap dialectalTo offend (someone); to put (someone's) nose out of joint.
- spiteTo fill with spite; to offend; to vex.
- woundTo hurt (a person's feelings).
- misbid obsoleteTo insult; offend.
- misuse obsolete
- scandal obsoleteTo scandalize; to offend.
Opposite of offend
Meaning of offend
- verb To hurt the feelings of; to displease; to make angry; to insult.
- verb To feel or become offended; to take insult.
- verb To physically harm, pain.
offend in other languages
Questions about synonyms of offend
- What is another word for offend?
- Offend has 28 synonyms on Word.ws, such as wound, abuse, slur, spite, affront and disrespect.
- What is the opposite of offend?
- The opposite of offend is praise. Other antonyms of offend are compliment and laud.
- What does offend mean?
- Offend means to hurt the feelings of; to displease; to make angry; to insult.
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