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blunder vs offend

offend vs blunder

blunder is a noun but offend is not a noun.

blunder and offend both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
blunder Yes No Yes No
offend No No Yes No
As verbs, offend is a hypernym of blunder; that is, offend is a word with a broader meaning than blunder:
  • blunder: commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake
  • offend: act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises
Other hypernyms of blunder include breach, break, go against, infract, transgress, violate.
blunder (noun) offend (noun)
an embarrassing mistake
blunder (verb) offend (verb)
utter impulsively hurt the feelings of
make one's way clumsily or blindly cause to feel resentment or indignation
commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake strike with disgust or revulsion
act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises
Difference between blunder and offend

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