offend vs shock

shock vs offend

offend is not a noun while shock is a noun.

offend and shock both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
offend	No	No	Yes	No
shock	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, offend and shock are synonyms defined as:

offend and shock: strike with disgust or revulsion

Other synonyms of offend include appal, appall, outrage, scandalise, scandalize.

offend (noun)	shock (noun)
	a reflex response to the passage of electric current through the body
	the violent interaction of individuals or groups entering into combat
	a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses
	an instance of agitation of the earth's crust
	an unpleasant or disappointing surprise
	a sudden jarring impact
	the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
	a pile of sheaves of grain set on end in a field to dry; stalks of Indian corn set up in a field
	a bushy thick mass (especially hair)
	(pathology) bodily collapse or near collapse caused by inadequate oxygen delivery to the cells; characterized by reduced cardiac output and rapid heartbeat and circulatory insufficiency and pallor

offend (verb)	shock (verb)
hurt the feelings of	inflict a trauma upon
cause to feel resentment or indignation	subject to electrical shocks
strike with disgust or revulsion	collect or gather into shocks
act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises	collide violently
	strike with horror or terror
	surprise greatly; knock someone's socks off
	strike with disgust or revulsion

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