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offend vs chagrin

chagrin vs offend

offend is not a noun while chagrin is a noun.

offend and chagrin both are verbs.

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

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