Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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offend | No | No | Yes | No |
offensive | Yes | Yes | No | No |
offend (noun) | offensive (noun) |
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the action of attacking an enemy |
offend (adjective) | offensive (adjective) |
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unpleasant or disgusting especially to the senses | |
causing anger or annoyance | |
for the purpose of attack rather than defense | |
morally offensive | |
violating or tending to violate or offend against | |
causing or able to cause nausea |
offend (verb) | offensive (verb) |
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hurt the feelings of | |
cause to feel resentment or indignation | |
strike with disgust or revulsion | |
act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises |