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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
deffend |
offend |
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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 |
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 |
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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