Word Type

Verb

The word "offend" can be used as a verb.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

offendable offendedly offendedness offendee offender offendor offendotron reoffend repeat offend

Context

biblical

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

anger arouse churn up discompose disgust disrespect elicit enkindle evoke fire kindle nauseate provoke raise revile revolt ruffle sicken stir up

Narrower Terms (Hyponyms)

denigrate deride flick off flip off flip the bird give the finger miff moon whoop

Related Terms

defame defend despise enrage fend offense offensive

Related Terms

annoy defend displease fend offended offense offensive sin transgress

Synonym Network

disgust give offense hurt pique shock transgress vex

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