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offend vs diss

diss vs offend

offend and diss both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
offend No No Yes No
diss No No Yes No
As verbs, diss is a hyponym of offend; that is, diss is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than offend:
  • offend: hurt the feelings of
  • diss: treat, mention, or speak to rudely
Other hyponyms of offend include affront, insult, lacerate, sting, abase, chagrin, humble, humiliate, mortify.
offend (verb) diss (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 diss

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