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OFFENDS

(verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Offends.

Offends - as a verb

Cause to feel resentment or indignation

Example: "Her tactless remark offended me"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pique

Act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises

Example: "Offend all laws of humanity"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
breachbreakgo againstinfracttransgressviolate
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
disrespect
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Strike with disgust or revulsion

Example: "The scandalous behavior of this married woman shocked her friends"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
appalappalloutragescandalisescandalizeshock

Hurt the feelings of

Example: "She hurt me when she did not include me among her guests"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bruisehurtinjurespitewound
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
arouseelicitenkindleevokefirekindleprovokeraise
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"He offends people with his insensitive comments."
"The comedian's joke offends some members of the audience."
"She intentionally offends others to get a reaction."
"The politician's statement offends many voters."
"Their behavior offends the principles of equality."
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Word Game Points

Is OFFENDS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, offends is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

OFFENDS has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is OFFENDS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, offends is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
OFFENDS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is OFFENDS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, offends is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
OFFENDS has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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