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chagrin vs offend

offend vs chagrin

chagrin is a noun but offend is not a noun.

chagrin and offend both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
chagrin Yes No Yes No
offend No No Yes No
As verbs, offend is a hypernym of chagrin; that is, offend is a word with a broader meaning than chagrin:
  • chagrin: cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of
  • offend: hurt the feelings of
Other hypernyms of chagrin include bruise, hurt, injure, spite, wound.
chagrin (noun) offend (noun)
strong feelings of embarrassment
chagrin (verb) offend (verb)
cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of hurt the feelings of
cause to feel resentment or indignation
strike with disgust or revulsion
act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises
Difference between chagrin and offend

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