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OFFEND Synonyms

There are 36 synonyms of the word offend. (exact relations)
There are 15 hypernyms of the word offend. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for OFFEND

RankWordSave?More Syns..UsageType
1hurt
verb, nounv, n
2outrage
verb, nounv, n
3pique
verbv
4wound
verb, nounv, n
5affront
verb, nounv, n
6aggrieve
verbv
7anger
nounn
8annoy
verbv
9antagonize
verbv
10disgust
verb, nounv, n
11displease
verbv
12distress
nounn
13disturb
verbv
14insult
verb, nounv, n
15irritate
verbv
16mortify
verbv
17provoke
verbv
18ruffle
verbv
19slight
adjectiveadj
20trouble
nounn

Best Hypernyms For OFFEND

Here is a list of related hypernyms for offend, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (14)
anger arouse disgust disrespect elicit enkindle evoke fire kindle nauseate provoke raise revolt sicken
Phrases (1)
churn up

Alternatives for HURT

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