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offend vs fire

fire vs offend

offend is not a noun while fire is a noun.

offend and fire both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
offend No No Yes No
fire Yes No Yes No
As verbs, fire is a hypernym of offend; that is, fire is a word with a broader meaning than offend:
  • offend: hurt the feelings of
  • fire: call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
Other hypernyms of offend include arouse, elicit, enkindle, evoke, kindle, provoke, raise.
offend (noun) fire (noun)
the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
a fireplace in which a relatively small fire is burning
intense adverse criticism
the event of something burning (often destructive)
a severe trial
feelings of great warmth and intensity
the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
fuel that is burning and is used as a means for cooking
once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles), associated with the humour bile
offend (verb) fire (verb)
hurt the feelings of bake in a kiln so as to harden
cause to feel resentment or indignation destroy by fire
strike with disgust or revulsion start or maintain a fire in
act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises become ignited
cause to go off
start firing a weapon
go off or discharge
generate an electrical impulse
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
drive out or away by or as if by fire
provide with fuel
terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position
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