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Bruise vs Offend - What's the difference?

bruise | offend | Synonyms |


In transitive terms the difference between bruise and offend

is that bruise is to damage the skin of (fruit), in an analogous way while offend is   To transgress or violate a law or moral requirement.

In intransitive terms the difference between bruise and offend

is that bruise is to fight with the fists; to box while offend is   To sin, transgress divine law or moral rules.

As a noun bruise

is a purplish mark on the skin due to leakage of blood from capillaries under the surface that have been damaged by a blow.

Offend vs Nettle - What's the difference?

offend | nettle | Synonyms |

Offend is a synonym of nettle.


As verbs the difference between offend and nettle

is that offend is (transitive)  to hurt the feelings of; to displease; to make angry; to insult while nettle is (literally) of the nettle plant and similar physical causes, to sting causing a rash in someone.

As a noun nettle is

any plant, the foliage of which is covered with stinging, mildly poisonous hairs, causing an instant rash.

Offend vs Pique - What's the difference?

offend | pique | Synonyms |


In transitive terms the difference between offend and pique

is that offend is   To transgress or violate a law or moral requirement while pique is to excite (someone) to action by causing resentment or jealousy; to stimulate (a feeling, emotion); to offend by slighting.

As a noun pique is

a feeling of enmity between two entities; ill-feeling, animosity; a transient feeling of wounded pride.

Snub vs Offend - What's the difference?

snub | offend | Related terms |


In transitive terms the difference between snub and offend

is that snub is to clip or break off the end of; to check or stunt the growth of while offend is   To transgress or violate a law or moral requirement.

As an adjective snub

is conspicuously short.

As a noun snub

is a deliberate affront or slight.

Offend vs Disturb - What's the difference?

offend | disturb | Related terms |

Offend is a related term of disturb.


In lang=en terms the difference between offend and disturb

is that offend is (transitive)  to transgress or violate a law or moral requirement while disturb is to have a negative emotional impact; to cause emotional distress or confusion.

As verbs the difference between offend and disturb

is that offend is (transitive)  to hurt the feelings of; to displease; to make angry; to insult while disturb is to confuse a quiet, constant state or a calm, continuous flow, in particular: thoughts, actions or liquids.

As a noun disturb is

(obsolete) disturbance.

Offend vs Deffend - What's the difference?

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Humiliation vs Offend - What's the difference?

humiliation | offend | Related terms |

Humiliation is a related term of offend.


As a noun humiliation

is the act of humiliating]] or [[humble#verb|humbling someone; abasement of pride; mortification.

As a verb offend is

(transitive)  to hurt the feelings of; to displease; to make angry; to insult.

Offend vs Rile - What's the difference?

offend | rile | Synonyms |


As verbs the difference between offend and rile

is that offend is   To hurt the feelings of; to displease; to make angry; to insult while rile is to make angry.

Offend vs Exasperate - What's the difference?

offend | exasperate | Synonyms |

Offend is a synonym of exasperate.


As verbs the difference between offend and exasperate

is that offend is (transitive)  to hurt the feelings of; to displease; to make angry; to insult while exasperate is to frustrate, vex, provoke, or annoy; to make angry.

As an adjective exasperate is

(obsolete) exasperated; embittered.

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