Top synonyms for “offend”: appal, appall, breach, break, bruise, go against, hurt, infract, and 10 more below.
Definitions
- (verb)cause to feel resentment or indignation“Her tactless remark offended me”
- (verb)hurt the feelings of“She hurt me when she did not include me among her guests”
- (verb)strike with disgust or revulsion“The scandalous behavior of this married woman shocked her friends”
- (verb)act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises“offend all laws of humanity”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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What is another word for "offend"?
Common synonyms for "offend" include appal, appall, breach, break, bruise, go against. Our thesaurus lists 18 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What does "offend" mean?
cause to feel resentment or indignation Example: "Her tactless remark offended me"
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