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insolence vs offense

offense vs insolence

insolence and offense both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
insolence Yes No No No
offense Yes No No No
As nouns, offense is a hypernym of insolence; that is, offense is a word with a broader meaning than insolence:
  • insolence: an offensive disrespectful impudent act
  • offense: a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings of others
Other hypernyms of insolence include discourtesy, offence, offensive activity.
insolence (noun) offense (noun)
an offensive disrespectful impudent act the action of attacking an enemy
the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties a transgression that constitutes a violation of what is judged to be right
a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings of others
a feeling of anger caused by being offended
the team that has the ball (or puck) and is trying to score
Difference between insolence and offense

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