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ridicule vs offense

offense vs ridicule

ridicule and offense both are nouns.

ridicule is a verb but offense is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
ridicule Yes No Yes No
offense Yes No No No
As nouns, offense is a hypernym of ridicule; that is, offense is a word with a broader meaning than ridicule:
  • ridicule: the act of deriding or treating with contempt
  • offense: a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings of others
Other hypernyms of ridicule include discourtesy, offence, offensive activity.
ridicule (noun) offense (noun)
the act of deriding or treating with contempt the action of attacking an enemy
language or behavior intended to mock or humiliate a transgression that constitutes a violation of what is judged to be right
a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings of others
a feeling of anger caused by being offended
the team that has the ball (or puck) and is trying to score
ridicule (verb) offense (verb)
subject to laughter or ridicule
Difference between ridicule and offense

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