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offend vs affront

affront vs offend

offend is not a noun while affront is a noun.

offend and affront both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
offend No No Yes No
affront Yes No Yes No
As verbs, affront is a hyponym of offend; that is, affront is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than offend:
  • offend: hurt the feelings of
  • affront: treat, mention, or speak to rudely
Other hyponyms of offend include diss, insult, lacerate, sting, abase, chagrin, humble, humiliate, mortify.
offend (noun) affront (noun)
a deliberately offensive act or something producing the effect of deliberate disrespect
offend (verb) affront (verb)
hurt the feelings of treat, mention, or speak to rudely
cause to feel resentment or indignation
strike with disgust or revulsion
act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises
Difference between offend and affront

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